British Columbia - Apply for Liquor Licence (Class A)

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Procedure

Step – 1

1. To Apply for Liquor Licence (Class A), the applicant has to approach the British Columbia, Liquor and Cannabis link
2. The applicant has to select the business type and gather all the documents for the liquor license.
3. The applicant has to write a written letter of intent.

Step – 2

1. The applicant has to complete the online process from the following link
2. Read all the details and click the “Login” button.
3. If the applicant is a new user click the “Register for a BCeID”
4. Select the option of registration and read the steps of registration carefully and then click the “Start Registration” button.
5. Enter all the details and click the “Continue” button to complete all the steps.
6. After the registration process, click the login button.
7. Enter the user ID and password and then click the “Login” button.
8. Select the form type and complete all the details.
9. Also, upload all the necessary details which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
10. And pay the fee amount which is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.

Step – 3

1. 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.
2. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
3. The office Inspector will contact the applicant to review the application and conduct an initial inspection if necessary.
4. 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 Board.
5. Once the verification process gets done, the applicant gets a notification through SMS or call.
6. The applicant has to visit the office to get the license.
7. The processing time for this procedure takes up to 15 – 30 days.

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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

British Columbia, Liquor and Cannabis
PO BOX 9412 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, BC, V8W 9V1
Victoria: 250-387-6121
Vancouver: 604-660-2421
Outside of Canada/USA: 1-604-660-2421
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person aged 18 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

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure takes up to 15 – 30 days.

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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.

Information which might help

• For more information link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Link
  

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.