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Form 76.1 – Occasional Licence - Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962
Form 76.1 is used to apply for an occasional license to serve alcohol under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962. This form is typically required for temporary events where alcohol will be served for a limited period.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 76.1 – Occasional Licence - Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962
Form 76.1 is used to apply for an occasional license to serve alcohol under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962. This form is typically required for temporary events where alcohol will be served for a limited period.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not submitting the application with sufficient notice before the event.
- 2Missing required information about the event or venue
- 3Submitting too close to the event date
- 4Incorrect fee payment
- 5Failing to include necessary supporting documents
Plain English
If you're organizing an event in Ireland where you plan to serve alcohol, you might need this occasional license. It's different from a regular pub license because it's for one-time or temporary events, not ongoing business.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Applications must be submitted at least 14 days before the event date, but earlier submission is strongly recommended to allow for processing time and potential requests for additional information.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use for one-time events with limited alcohol service
- Use for temporary events in venues not normally licensed for alcohol
- Use for festivals, fairs, or charity events
- Use for wedding receptions or private parties where alcohol will be served
- Do not use for regular ongoing business operations
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Regular pub/bar operation
For ongoing alcohol service
✓ Check your business model before applying
Restaurant with regular alcohol service
For consistent alcohol service with meals
✓ Verify your service model
Temporary outdoor event
For short-term alcohol service
✓ Confirm venue zoning requirements
Multi-day festival with multiple vendors
For temporary alcohol service
✓ Check if each vendor needs separate applications
Charity fundraising event with alcohol
For limited fundraising alcohol service
✓ Verify charity registration requirements
Deadline or filing window
Applications must be submitted at least 14 days before the event date, but earlier submission is strongly recommended to allow for processing time and potential requests for additional information.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Event details including dates and times are accurate
- 3Venue address and contact information is complete
- 4Required supporting documents are attached
- 5Correct fee payment is included
- 6Application is signed by the applicant
- 7A copy is kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official Form 76.1 from the Courts Service of Ireland
- 2Complete all sections with accurate event and applicant information
- 3Gather required supporting documents
- 4Calculate and prepare the correct fee payment
- 5Submit the completed form and documents to the local District Court
- 6Keep a copy of your submission and receipt
- 7Follow up if you don't receive confirmation within the expected timeframe
Known limitations
- 1An occasional license does not allow for regular or ongoing alcohol service
- 2License is typically valid only for the specific dates and times stated in the application
- 3Some venues may have additional restrictions beyond what this license covers
- 4License may be subject to conditions imposed by the court
- 5Not all event types may qualify for an occasional license
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Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the form has been updated since the last Intoxicating Liquor Act amendment
- Verify current fee requirements as they may change periodically
- Confirm if digital submission options are now available
- Check if COVID-19 related temporary provisions still apply
- Review any recent changes in documentation requirements
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from provided information
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name mentioning 'Occasional Licence' and 'Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962'
- SRCSubmission method inferred as standard court procedure
- SRCProcessing timeframe not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent fee amount not confirmed in official source
- SRCDigital submission availability not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific supporting document requirements not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing occasional licenses with full licenses for regular business
Not realizing that some venues may have additional restrictions
Assuming all event types qualify for an occasional license
Underestimating the processing time required
Not understanding that the license is specific to the event details provided
Confusing requirements between different types of occasional licenses
Not being aware of local bylaws that may impose additional conditions
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