Apply for a liquor licence

Important information

  • You need a liquor licence to sell or supply alcohol in the NT.
  • The conditions of your licence and the types of documents you need to supply depend on the licence authority type.
  • Don’t complete this application if you’re a wholesaler. You’ll need to register as a wholesaler of liquor instead.

Start now

This takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

Make sure you get your required documents together and work out which liquor licence type you need before you start.

All steps must be completed in one go. You can't save your application and complete it at a later stage.

Payment options

There is an application fee. Pay online using a Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card.

Other ways to apply

To download an application, go to the NT Government website.

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