Criminal record check: Permanent Liquor Licence

Permanent Liquor Licence applicants and establishments with a Permanent Liquor Licence that are applying to have a new manager or principal person approved may need a criminal record check as part of the liquor licensing process. The Liquor Licensing – Criminal History Application Form authorizes the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division to complete your criminal record check.

Use the Liquor Licensing – Criminal History Application Form to have the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division complete your criminal record check.

Who can use this form

Businesses, organizations and individuals that are applying for a Permanent Liquor Licence or establishments with a Permanent Liquor Licence that are applying to have a new manager or principal person approved need to use this form to have the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division complete their criminal record check.

What you need to do

  1. Complete the form.
  2. Check the form for details on all required supporting documents.
  3. Send the completed form and supporting documents by mail, email or fax. Or visit the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division.

How long it takes

It should take 2 weeks to complete the criminal record check. It can take longer if more information is needed or if your form hasn’t been filled in correctly.

Cost

There is no cost to submit the form.

Before you start

Make sure you have a justice of the peace or commissioner of oaths notarize the form. Or visit the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division to notarize the form.

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Other ways to submit the form

You can also submit a current police check or criminal system check from the primary policing agency in your jurisdiction. The check needs to be conducted within the last 12 months to be accepted as an alternative to the Liquor Licensing – Criminal History Application Form.