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• Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
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• Applying for a Liquor Licence
  • Agent's Licence
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Catering 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
    • Catering Endorsements
    • Licensee Responsibilities
    • Inspections
    • More Information
  • Liquor–Primary Licence
    Bars, Pubs, Nightclubs
    • Eligibility
    • Documentation
    • Cost/Fees
    • Submit Your Application
    • Application Process
    • Additional Approvals
    • Catering Endorsements
    • 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
• Compliance & Enforcement
  • Enforcement Decisions Search
• Forms & Fees
• Publications, Legislation & Resources
  • Licensee Guides
  • Policy Manuals
  • Policy Directives
  • Educational Videos
  • Links to Legislation
  • Liquor Line Newsletter
  • Signs
  • Local Government/First Nations
  • BC Liquor Stores
    In-store Marketing Programs
• Responsible Alcohol Consumption
• Licensed Establishment Locations
  • All Licensed Establishments in BC
  • Winery Locations
  • Private Liquor Store Locations

Get More Information

For more information about:

• the manufacturer's licence (including the criminal record check), please call the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Head Office toll free at
  1-866-209-2111

• applying for a Federal Excise Tax licence and tax number, contact the Canada Revenue Agency.

• registering for the Provincial Sales Tax, please contact the Consumer Taxation Branch.

• registering, labelling and selling your products, contact the Liquor Distribution Branch.

You might also want to talk to the:

• British Columbia Wine Institute Society
• Wine Islands Vintners Association
• Brewers Association of Canada
• Craft Brewers Association of B.C.
• Association of Canadian Distillers

		Determine Your Eligibility
		Know What Documentation You Require
		Find Out How Much Your Licence Will Cost
		Submit Your Application
		Applying to Sell Your Product On-site
		Learn About the Application Process
		Determine What Additional Approvals You’ll Need
		Learn About Your Responsibilities as a Licensee
		Find Out About Inspections
		Want More Information About Licences? Learn more