Please visit Liquor Control Victoria’s website for liquor licensing, compliance, and regulatory information.
This application kit contains all the information and forms you need to complete and submit your application for a restaurant and cafe licence.
Please make sure you follow the instructions in the pre-lodgement checklist before you lodge your application.
Information about application and annual renewal fees associated with liquor licences in Victoria can be found on our liquor licence application fees page.
Note: available payment of fees to the VGCCC at the time of application is via cheque, credit card and money order.
Applicants are advised to lodge liquor licence applications at least eight weeks in advance. The time taken to process an application will vary depending on a range of factors including the complexity of the application and any objections which may be raised.
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