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Form 79.1 – Certificate Of Transfer Of A Licence - Licensing (Ireland) Act, 1833 Section 6 - Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1960 Section 29
Form 79.1 is a Certificate of Transfer of a Licence issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. This form is used to formally transfer a liquor license when ownership or control of licensed premises changes hands.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 79.1 – Certificate Of Transfer Of A Licence - Licensing (Ireland) Act, 1833 Section 6 - Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1960 Section 29
Form 79.1 is a Certificate of Transfer of a Licence issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. This form is used to formally transfer a liquor license when ownership or control of licensed premises changes hands.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to obtain signatures from both the outgoing and incoming license holders.
- 2Incomplete form details
- 3Missing signatures from both parties
- 4Incorrect license information
- 5Failure to pay required fees
Plain English
If you're buying or selling a pub, bar, or other business that sells alcohol in Ireland, you'll need this form to officially transfer the liquor license. The Courts Service processes this transfer to ensure the new owner can legally continue selling alcohol.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There's no specific deadline mentioned, but the form should be submitted before the planned transfer date to avoid operating the business without a valid license.
- 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 when transferring ownership of a licensed premises
- Required when the license holder changes but the premises remains the same
- Necessary for both on-licenses (for consumption on premises) and off-licenses (for consumption off premises)
- Not used for license renewals or minor name changes
- Required before the new owner can legally sell alcohol
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
License renewal
Renewals don't change ownership
✓ Check if you're renewing or transferring
Form 79 (or equivalent renewal form)
New license application
New licenses require fresh approval
✓ Confirm if this is a new license or transfer
License variation
Variations modify existing terms
✓ Determine if you're changing terms or transferring ownership
License closure
Cancellation ends the license
✓ Different process from transferring ownership
License name change
Name changes don't transfer ownership
✓ Check if only the business name is changing
Deadline or filing window
There's no specific deadline mentioned, but the form should be submitted before the planned transfer date to avoid operating the business without a valid license.
Before you submit
- 1Both outgoing and incoming license holders have signed the form
- 2All license details are accurate and complete
- 3Required supporting documents are attached
- 4Appropriate fees have been paid
- 5Form is fully completed with no blank sections
- 6A copy has been kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of Form 79.1 from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about both parties
- 3Collect signatures from both outgoing and incoming license holders
- 4Gather required supporting documents
- 5Submit the completed form to the Courts Service with payment
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Follow up with the Courts Service if you don't receive confirmation
Known limitations
- 1This form only transfers the license, not planning permissions or other business licenses
- 2Transfer may require additional approval from local authorities
- 3Certain conditions attached to the original license may not transfer
- 4The form doesn't cover licenses for other types of controlled substances
- 5Transfers may be subject to public notification requirements
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form remains active under current Irish licensing laws, but applicants should verify with the Courts Service for any recent procedural changes.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form version matches current requirements
- Check for any updated sections or declarations
- Confirm fee amounts haven't changed
- Ensure supporting document requirements are current
- Check if digital submission options are available
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
- SRCLegal basis confirmed from form name (Licensing (Ireland) Act, 1833 Section 6 and Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1960 Section 29)
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name 'Certificate of Transfer of a Licence'
- SRCSpecific submission process not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent form status not confirmed in official source
- SRCFee amounts not confirmed in official source
- SRCRequired supporting documents not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing license transfers with license renewals
Not realizing both parties need to sign the form
Assuming all license conditions automatically transfer
Failing to recognize that planning permissions are separate from liquor licenses
Thinking the transfer is complete once submitted (requires confirmation)
Not understanding the difference between on-licenses and off-licenses
Assuming the same form is used for all license types
Not knowing if fees are required and how to pay them
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