Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In-Person:
- To Apply for Liquor Licence (Class A), the applicant has to approach the Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Link
- The applicant has to collect the application package from the office.
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Submit all the essential documents along with the completed application form to the office.
- The fee details for this procedure are mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
- The office Inspector will contact the applicant to review the application and conduct an initial inspection if necessary.
- If the application meets preliminary requirements, it will be posted on the website for 7 days. During this period, objections to the application may be submitted to the Board.
- Once the verification process gets done, the applicant gets a notification through SMS or call.
- The applicant has to visit the office to get the license.
- The processing time for this procedure takes up to 15 – 30 days.
Required Documents
- Application form
- Liquor menu showing prices and ounces.
- Proposed food menu with prices (A draft copy is acceptable)
- Criminal Record Check
- Fee receipt
- Certificate of Incorporation
- City business licence or written approval of the municipality
- Fire approval
- Approval of the responsible health authority
- Acknowledgment and undertaking regarding liquor manufacturer/supplier inducements
Office Locations & Contacts
Manitoba Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis
Phone: 204-927-5300 or Manitoba only toll-free phone 1-800-782-0363
Fax: 204-927-5385 or Manitoba only toll-free fax 1-866-999-6688
Contact Link
Eligibility
- Any person aged 19 and above who intends to Apply for Liquor Licence (Class A) is eligible to make this application.
Fees
- The liquor license application fee of $2,200.
Validity
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to Use
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links
Sample Documents
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
Processing Time
- The processing time for this procedure takes up to 15 – 30 days.
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
Instructions
- Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
Required Information
- Name of the applicant
- Street address
- City
- Town
- Mailing address
- Contact number
- Postal code
- Premises manager name
- Communication contact email
- Email
- Date
- Signature
Need for the Document
- Class A licenses are issued for the sale and consumption of liquor on premises open to the public, and which provide food service satisfactory to Department.
- For more information Link
Other uses of the Document/Certificate
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External Links
Others
Class A consists of two types of licenses:
- Minors allowed for the sale and consumption of liquor where food is the primary source of business.
- Minors are prohibited where liquor is the primary source of business.