69.9 Declaration As To Suitability Of Licensed Premises For Restaurant Certificate

What this form is for

• • You need to confirm a specific business location meets standards for a licensed restaurant in Ireland.
• • Use this when you are applying for the actual Suitability Certificate.
• • It is used if you are certifying that your premises meet the required criteria yourself.
• • This declaration confirms suitability before or during the licensing application process.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The timing depends on your application, but aim to submit this well ahead of any required inspection date set by the Courts Service.

Before you submit

• • Fill out every field completely; leave no boxes blank if possible.
• • Ensure the business name on Form 69.9 exactly matches your CRO registration.
• • Attach photographic evidence of the premises.
• • Confirm all required personnel (owner/manager) have signed where necessary.
• • Verify the address details match the official site map provided by the local authority.
• • If applicable, attach proof of relevant health and safety certifications.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete Form 69.9 thoroughly using black ink.
2. 2Gather all supporting documentation mentioned on the form (e.g., floor plans).
3. 3Sign and date the declaration where required.
4. 4Submit the completed pack to the relevant local authority or Courts Service office.
5. 5Keep a copy of the signed, submitted form for your records.

Known limitations

• • This form is only about *suitability*, not operational license approval. You still need the actual certificate.
• • It does not guarantee compliance with all Revenue Online Service tax requirements.
• • The suitability assessed here relates to the physical premises, not staff licensing alone.
• • Not confirmed in official source: Whether it needs to be submitted via the Courts web portal or hard copy.