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Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB)

step2Know What Documentation You Require

Along with your application form, criminal records search forms and non-refundable application fee, you will need to attach:

  • a photo-copy of your driver's licence, passport or any other government-issued photo-ID (and the licences, passports or IDs of any co-applicants or partners) as proof of identity,
    and
  • a sketch of proposed signs.

In addition:

If you are a private corporation, you will need to attach copies of your:
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Extra-provincial registration (if your business is located outside of British Columbia)
  • Central Securities Register
  • Notice of Articles, and
  • Special Rights and Restrictions within the articles which detail the classes and types of shares and whether or not each class or type of share has voting privileges (if this information is not already included in the Notice of Articles).

AND, if one of the shareholders is a private corporation, a public corporation, a registered partnership or society, submit all documents listed on this page for the business type.

If you are a public corporation, you will need to indicate the stock exchange where your shares are publicly traded, your stock exchange company’s initials, and attach copies of your:
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Extra-provincial registration (if applicable)
  • Notice of Directors (voting and non-voting), and
  • List of Executive Directors
If you are part of a registered partnership or joint venture, you will need to attach copies of your:
  • Registration of Partnership, or
  • Partnership Agreement or Joint Venture Agreement.
If you are a society, you will need to attach copies of your:
  • Certificate of Incorporation under the Society Act
  • Constitution and By-Laws
  • Current List of Officers and Directors, and
  • Membership List.

See the Application for a UBrew / UVin Licence (LCLB016) for full details.

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   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
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