Applying for Temporary Authority |
A Temporary Authority to operate can be obtained for an existing premises that currently has an On or Off Licence if the premises has been sold. If you purchase a an existing licensed business you must apply for Temporary Authority to operate until your own licence has been approved. A Temporary Authority is only valid for a period of three months and will only be issued if the existing licence for the premises is still valid. |
Application Process |
Applications can be sent to:
The Secretary
Hamilton District Licensing Agency
Hamilton City Council Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
Or delivered to the ground floor of main Council building in Garden Place.
Full details of the application process and the requirements are set out in the Off Licence information leaflet and the Checklist (see link below).
A Temporary Authority application must include two copies of the following:
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Application Requirements |
- Two copies of the completed application and any required supporting documentation
- As of the 1st of October 2010, the correct fee is $134.93
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- Proof of Ownership Consent
- written statement from the owner confirming they have no objection to the grant of the licence
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Other Documentation
- A copy of the current On or Off Licence
- A letter detailing reasons for the temporary authority, applicant's experience, qualifications and training in the sale of liquor, any alterations - cosmetic or structural - planned for the premises, any previous convictions and the date the applicant will be applying for their own On or Off Licence.
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Make an objection |
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Contact
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Liquor Licensing - CitySafe
Ground Floor, Council Offices
Garden Place
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
Phone: 838 6699
Fax: 838 6458
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