Make changes to your liquor licence

Apply to make changes to an existing liquor licence or permit.

Transfer a licence or permit

Find out how to transfer your liquor licence or permit.

Change what your licence allows

You can apply to change what your licence or permit allows you to do.

This may affect your obligations and annual renewal fees.

Apply at least 9 to 11 weeks before you need the change to take effect.

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Trading hours, capacity, licensed area and general conditions

You can apply to change your licence or permit conditions, such as:

trading hours
maximum patron capacity
size of your licensed area (red line plan)
general conditions of the licence or permit.

Application fees

If you want to vary your licence or permit conditions, you need to pay a non-refundable application fee(opens in a new window) (unless you are reducing your trading hours, patron capacity or licensed area).

The fee is $252.20.

To apply:

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Variation to an existing licence or permit PDF 1.32 MB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Get evidence that your application will meet the local council planning scheme. This could be:

a copy of the most recent planning permit
a copy of the application for a planning permit
written confirmation from council that you do not need a planning permit.

Email the form, and your planning scheme document, to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window).

Reduced trading hours, patron capacity and venue size

It is free to reduce either your:

trading hours
maximum patron capacity
size of your licensed area. For details on how to apply, read how to reduce or waive liquor licence renewal fees.

Live music venue conditions

If you are a live music venue with live music conditions on your licence, you can apply to change them for:

security guards (crowd controllers)
CCTV cameras
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) trained staff. There is no fee to apply for these changes.

If you want to make any other types of changes, read the information above on changing licence or permit conditions.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Prescribed variation to licence conditions for a live music venue PDF 593.47 KB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Function room numbers

You can tell us the maximum number of customers your function room holds.

This may reduce your renewal fees if:

your function room is currently included in your venue’s maximum patron capacity
you do not use the function room as part of your regular operations (it’s only used for functions). There is no fee to apply.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Vary a licence to identify patron numbers for a function room or accommodation area PDF 481.23 KB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Sublet or allow another business to run part of your licensed venue

You can apply to allow another business to:

operate part of your licensed venue and serve your alcohol as part of their business
sublet part of your licensed venue. You can apply for one or both of these options.

This is only for areas included in your red line plan.

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee.

The fee is $252.20.

If you apply for both approvals, you pay double.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Sublet or allow another person to supply liquor on licensed premises PDF 531.14 KB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Sell your own alcohol at promotional events (producer’s licence)

If you have a producer’s licence, you can apply for approval to sell your own alcohol at promotional events (for example, farmers’ markets, festivals).

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee.

The fee is $168.10.

If you apply to make any other changes at the same time, the fee will be higher.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Variation of conditions for an existing producer licence form PDF 1.47 MB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Offer sexually explicit entertainment

You must tell us within 21 days if your licensed venue or location starts providing sexually explicit entertainment, including at a one-off event.

Strict penalties apply if you do not do this.

Sexually explicit entertainment means live entertainment involving explicit sexual acts, but does not include sexual services.

Use this form to notify us:

Sexually explicit entertainment on licensed premises – notification PDF 431.63 KB (opens in a new window)

Change your licence type

You can apply to change your licence or permit type. This will change your licence conditions. It may affect your obligations and annual renewal fee.

Apply at least 9 to 11 weeks before you need the change to take effect.

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Change your licence type (category)

You can apply to change your licence from one type to another.

If you want to change your existing licence to a producer’s licence, there is no fee for this change.

For any other licence or permit types, there is a non-refundable application fee.

The fee is $252.20.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form.

If you want to change to a producer’s licence, use this form:

Prescribed variation of existing licence to producer’s licence PDF 1.41 MB (opens in a new window)

If you want to change to any other licence or permit type, use this form:

Variation to the category of licence PDF 1.41 MB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Get evidence that your application will meet the local council planning scheme. This could be:

a copy of the most recent planning permit
a copy of the application for a planning permit
written confirmation from council that you do not need a planning permit.

Email the form, and your planning scheme document, to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window).

Merge club licences

Many clubs share facilities seasonally, such as football in winter and cricket in summer.

The Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 requires that a single licensee must be responsible for a liquor licence. When 2 or more clubs share the same venue over a 12-month period and each holds their own liquor licence, both pay annual licence fees.

To reduce licence fees and administration, you can merge your clubs.

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee.

The fee is $252.20.

Before you apply

If you want to merge, consider governance, profit sharing and legal arrangements, such as leases with local councils.

Liquor Control Victoria cannot advise on your club structure, but we can explain the licensing options if you contact us.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Amalgamated club licence application kit PDF 1.84 MB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Get evidence that your application will meet the local council planning scheme. This could be:

a copy of the most recent planning permit
a copy of the application for a planning permit
written confirmation from council that you do not need a planning permit.

Email the form, and your planning scheme document, to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window).

Update your details

It’s important to keep the details on your licence or permit up-to-date.

If you are changing an associate, you must notify us within 14 days. You may be penalised if you do not do this.

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Street address of licensed venue (if you’re relocating)

If you are relocating your licensed venue, you can apply to update the street address on your licence or permit.

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee.

The fee is $252.20.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Relocate an existing licence or permit to a new address PDF 1.5 MB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Get evidence that your application will meet the local council planning scheme. This could be:

a copy of the most recent planning permit
a copy of the application for a planning permit
written confirmation from council that you do not need a planning permit.

Email the form, and your planning scheme document, to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window).

Business or entity name

If your business name (the name customers know you as) has changed:

Email us at contact@liquor.vic.gov.au with your licence number and new business name. If the name of the legal entity that holds the licence has changed (for example, a company has changed name), also attach a document that provides evidence of this.
We’ll update your licence and let you know when it’s ready.
Download your updated liquor licence from the Liquor Portal.

Director (add or remove)

You must tell us within 14 days if your directors change.

A director is a person who has control of a public or private company.

Add a director

You must get our approval to add a director before you make this change and notify ASIC.

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee.

The fee is $252.20 per licence.

Remove a director

There is no fee to remove a director.

How to apply

To apply to add or remove a director, complete the application form on the Liquor Portal(opens in a new window).

Partner (add or remove)

You can apply to add or remove a partner.

All partners must sign the application form.

Add a partner

You need to go through the same process as if you are transferring a licence or permit.

Remove a partner

There is no fee if you want to remove a partner.

Download the application form:

Request the removal of a partner from a licence or permit PDF 136.43 KB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Associate (add or remove)

You must tell us within 14 days if your associates change.

You may be penalised if you do not do this.

An associate of a licensee is someone who either:

has a financial interest in the business
can influence how alcohol is sold or how the business is run
is a relative involved in running the business. For companies, this also includes associates of directors.

See the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for the full definition.

There is no fee for this change.

To notify us, email the details of the change to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Nominee (add, remove or replace)

You can apply to add, remove or replace a nominee.

A nominee is a person approved on a licence, usually the manager of the licensed venue or location.

They do not need to be a director or executive committee member.

What a nominee does

The nominee is responsible for running the licensed venue, in addition to the licensee. They are legally responsible for any offences that occur there.

You are not required to have a nominee, unless all your directors or executive committee members are interstate or overseas. In that case, you must have a nominee that’s based in Victoria.

You can only have one nominee and they must be a person (not a company).

Add or replace a nominee

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee.

The fee is $252.20 per licence.

Remove a nominee

You must tell us within 14 days if your nominee is no longer managing the licensed venue.

You may be penalised if you do not do this.

There is no fee to remove a nominee.

How to apply

To apply to add, remove or replace a nominee, complete the application form on the Liquor Portal(opens in a new window).

Contact details

There is no fee for updating contact details.

It is important to keep them up-to-date so we can contact you.

Update a postal address

We usually contact you by email, but we may still send mail to the postal address listed on your licence.

To update your postal address:

Log into your Liquor Portal account.
Click on ‘Associated licences’ on the left menu.
Check that your liquor licence or permit is in the list (if it’s not, you will need to associate your licence first. Go to ‘Associate licences’ and follow the prompts. You need your PIN, which is on your renewal notice or grant email).
Click on the ‘Actions’ button next to the licence you want to update.
Select ‘Postal Address Change’ on the new menu.
Update the postal address, tick the box at the bottom of the page and press update.
Download a new copy of your updated licence.

Update an email address

We usually email you all important information, including your annual renewal invoice.

The email address we use to contact you can be different from your Liquor Portal login.

To update your email address:

Log into your Liquor Portal account.
Click on ‘eLicence’ on the left menu.
Check that your liquor licence or permit is in the list (if it’s not, you will need to associate your licence first. Go to ‘Associate licences’ and follow the prompts. You need your PIN, which is on your renewal notice or grant email).
Click on the ‘Actions’ button on the right side of the licence you want to update.
Select ‘Update email’ from the new menu.

As an owner or mortgagee of a licensed venue or location, you can notify us of your contact details.

There is no fee to apply.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Allow minors at your event or venue

Because of the risk of alcohol-related harm, there are strict conditions for allowing minors (under 18s) at your event, licensed venue or club.

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Underage event (temporary approval)

You can apply to allow minors to attend your licensed venue for an underage event without a parent, spouse, legal guardian or other responsible adult.

How to apply

Download the information kits and choose the one that applies to your event.

Underage or youth events - Temporary approval of unaccompanied minors on licensed premises PDF 478.29 KB (opens in a new window)

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee for an underage or youth event. The fee is $252.20.

Fast track, low risk underage events - Temporary approval of unaccompanied minors on licensed premises PDF 344.58 KB (opens in a new window)

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee for a fast-track low-risk event. The fee is $252.20.

Notification form for conducting a mixed-age live music event/s where minors will be present on licensed or authorised premises PDF 232.31 KB (opens in a new window)

There is no fee to notify us of a mixed-age live music event.

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Licensed venue or club (permanent approval)

You can apply to allow minors (under 18s) to be at your licensed venue without a parent, spouse, legal guardian or other responsible adult.

There is no fee to apply.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Permanent approval to permit underage persons on licensed premises PDF 216.37 KB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Get an exemption

You can apply to be exempt from some of your mandatory requirements for either:

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training
the requirement to provide free water.

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RSA training requirements

You can apply for an extension of time to comply with RSA training requirements or to receive a permanent exemption.

You must be the licensee with one of these licence types:

General
Late night (general)
On-premises
Late night (on-premises)
Packaged liquor
Late night (packaged liquor). There is no fee to apply.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Exemption from RSA training requirements application PDF 180.11 KB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Free water requirement

Licensees can apply for an exemption from the requirement to provide free drinking water.

In assessing your application, we’ll consider the:

risk of alcohol-related harm
burden of supplying free water. For example, we may grant an exemption if your venue has no access to mains water and the lack of free drinking water will not increase alcohol-related harm.

There is no fee to apply.

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Exemption from the requirement to provide free drinking water at licensed premises PDF 170.97 KB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.

It will ask you to explain why you are applying for an exemption. Give enough detail so we can properly assess your application.

For example, if you do not have a readily available water supply, include details of:

the nearest existing source of drinking water
any restrictions on its use
any alternative ways of providing drinking water, including restrictions or costs.

Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Take control of a licence

You can apply to have a name endorsed on a licence or permit if you are in possession of the licensed venue and you are an:

executor (for example, winding up an estate for a licensee who has died)
administrator or liquidator (for example, administering a company that has become insolvent)
owner or mortgagee (for example, if a tenant leaves and you want to trade under the licence until you get a new tenant).
Endorse a name on a licence

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee.

The fee is $252.20.

You will need to prove you have:

the right to make this application (for example, if you are the owner your proof might be your latest rates notice or property title. If you are an administrator or liquidator, your evidence might be a court document that confirms insolvency.)
possession of the property and the current tenant has left (for example, with an eviction notice or expired lease agreement).

How to apply

Download the information kit, which includes the application form:

Endorsement of a name on a licence or permit PDF 697.13 KB (opens in a new window)

Complete and sign the form.
Email the form to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

Updated 29 January 2026

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Make changes to your liquor licence

On this page

Transfer a licence or permit

Change what your licence allows

Application fees

Reduced trading hours, patron capacity and venue size

How to apply

How to apply

How to apply

How to apply

Change your licence type

How to apply

Before you apply

How to apply

Update your details

How to apply

Add a director

Remove a director

How to apply

Add a partner

Remove a partner

What a nominee does

Add or replace a nominee

Remove a nominee

How to apply

Update a postal address

Update an email address

How to apply

Allow minors at your event or venue

How to apply

How to apply

Get an exemption

How to apply

How to apply

Take control of a licence

How to apply