Contents

• B.C. Home
• Public Safety and Solicitor General
• Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
  • Our Role
  • Structure & Responsibilities
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us
• Applying for a Liquor Licence
  • Agent's Licence
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Food–Primary Licence
    Restaurant
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Lounge Endorsements
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Liquor–Primary Licence
    Bars, Pubs, Nightclubs
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Liquor Retail Stores
    Private Liquor Stores
  • Manufacturer Licence
    Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Selling Your Product On-site
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Special Occasion Licence
    For Public and Private Events (e.g., weddings)
  • Ubrew/Uvin Licence
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Acquiring an Existing Licence
• If You Have a Liquor Licence
  • Licence Terms & Conditions
  • Making Changes to My Licence
  • Renewing My Licence
  • Transferring My Licence
• Liquor Licensing in B.C.
  • Complaints or Concerns
  • Liquor Law Basics
  • Liquor Licence Classes
  • Serving It Right
  • Criminal Record Search
  • Local Government & Liquor Licensing
  • Liquor Seizures
  • Liquor Advertising
  • Private Liquor Store Locations
  • Winery Locations
• Compliance & Enforcement
  • Enforcement Decisions Search
• Forms & Fees
• Publications, Legislation & Resources
  • Licensee Guides
  • Policy Manuals
  • Policy Directives
  • Educational Videos
  • Links to Legislation
  • Signs
  • Local Government/First Nations
  • BC Liquor Stores
    In-store Marketing Programs

Find Out How Much Your Licence Will Cost

Agents must pay an application fee and annual licence fee to March 31 of $220, payable when you apply.

All agent’s licences expire on March 31st of each year, and must be renewed before that date. The annual renewal fee for subsequent years is $200.

We encourage you to renew your licence on-line. Please call our Liquor Licence Renewal Help Desk – 250 387-9144 (Victoria) or 1-888 544-0443 (toll free) for more information.

Go to next step

		Determine Your Eligibility
		Know What Documentation You Require
		Find Out How Much Your Licence Will Cost
		Submit Your Application
		Learn About the Application Process
		Determine What Additional Approvals You’ll Need
		Learn About Your Responsibilities as a Licensee
		Find Out About Inspections
		Get More Information