A landlord, mortgagee or other person - acting with the permission of the licensing authority - can carry on the business of a liquor licence if the premises are no longer occupied. You can also carry on the business of the gaming machine licence, if one exists.
Landlords or mortgagees can carry on the business for up to one month. If you intend to carry on business for longer, you must seek approval from the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.
You can apply to transfer the licence into your name or surrender it if you cannot find a new tenant within 6 months. Approval to carry on for longer can only be given under exceptional circumstances.
Anyone else who wishes to take on the licence must seek approval from the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.
When applying you'll need to meet certain requirements and provide a range of documents.
Fee: $160.00
What you'll need
Documents
To apply to take over a liquor licence you'll need to upload these documents (a clear photo is acceptable):
- the certificate of title
- evidence that the licensee has ceased to occupy the premises/business - eg:
- deed of termination of lease
- notice of re-entry
- written evidence of licensee's intention to vacate the premises.
If you're applying to carry on the business of a gaming licence you'll need to also provide:
- a copy of the responsible gaming agreement
- direct debit consent form (PDF 90KB)
- IGC agreement
- gaming service agreement.
What happens next
You can log in to LGO at any time to track the progress of your application.
You'll also receive periodic email notifications asking you to log in to receive important information such as the date that your application will be considered (determination date).
Contact CBS Liquor and Gaming
Email: liquorandgaming@sa.gov.au
Phone: 131 882
Post:
GPO Box 2169
Adelaide SA 5001
