District Court licencing

1. Notice of Application stamped with €150.00 per licence

(a) Include the description of the type of Intoxicating Liquor Licence attached to the premises.
(b) Include the name of the previous licensee.

2. Statutory Declaration of service (for Non-CSOL Applications) on all notice parties.
3. Original newspaper advertisement — published at least 21 days before the court date (relevant page only showing date of publication).
4. Relevant Company documents (if applicable):

• Memorandum and Articles of Association (objects clause) or Company Constitution
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Up-to-date Company Printout showing current directors and addresses
• Ordinary resolution under seal authorising director(s) to make the application
• Independent Auditor/Accountant Certificate confirming up-to-date compliance with filing and tax requirements under the Companies Act 2014, or a Company Secretary Certificate (if tax filing falls between 1 Sept and 25 Nov 2025)

5. Certified copy of stamped deed of title or lease is required.

For Court

• Current Licence

Note: A search may need to be carried out to establish the current licence holder of the premises.

1. Notice of Application of Objection to the renewal of a licence stamped with €35.00.

(a) Include the description of the type of Intoxicating Liquor Licence attached to the premises.
(b) Serve a copy on the licensee at least 21 clear days before the Annual Licensing Court.

2. Statutory Declaration of service (for Non-CSOL Applications) on the notice parties.
3. Lodge the original document in the Licensing Office together with the declaration of service on or before 9 September 2025.

1. Notice of Application stamped with €150.00

(a) Include the description of the type of Intoxicating Liquor Licence attached to the premises.

2. Statutory Declaration of service (for Non-CSOL Applications) on all notice parties.
3. Independent Auditor/Accountant Certificate confirming up-to-date compliance with filing and tax requirements under the Companies Act 2014, or a Company Secretary Certificate (if tax filing falls between 1 Sept and 25 Nov 2025).

1. Notice of Application stamped with €655.00
   Include the object of the club (specific description of activities carried out in/by the club).
2. Statutory Declaration of service (for Non-CSOL Applications) on all notice parties.
3. Original newspaper advertisement (relevant page only showing date), published at least 21 days before court.
4. Two up-to-date copies of the Club Rules.
5. Statutory certificate signed by the owner/Club Secretary and 2 Peace Commissioners.
6. Up-to-date list of Club members (large lists may be supplied on USB).
7. Names, addresses and titles of current committee members.

8. Relevant Company documents (if Club is a Company)

• Memorandum and Articles of Association (objects clause) or Company Constitution
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Up-to-date Company Printout (directors and addresses)
• Ordinary resolution under seal authorising director(s) to apply
• Independent Auditor/Accountant Certificate (or Company Secretary Certificate if tax filing falls between 1 Sept and 25 Nov 2025)

1. Notice of Application stamped with €490.00

(a) Notice of Application attached to the premises.
(b) Where Special Exemptions are not being applied for, please state this in the application.

2. Statutory Declaration of service (for Non-CSOL Applications) on all notice parties.
3. Original newspaper advertisement (relevant page only showing date of publication).
4. Public Liability Insurance — certified extract of relevant pages of the current policy for the premises. A broker’s letter is insufficient.
5. Relevant Company documents:

• Memorandum and Articles of Association (objects clause) or Company Constitution
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Up-to-date Company Printout (directors and addresses)
• Ordinary resolution under seal authorising director(s) to apply
• Independent Auditor/Accountant Certificate (or Company Secretary Certificate if tax filing falls between 1 Sept and 25 Nov 2025)

6. Up-to-date certificate from a Fire Consultant or Architect confirming compliance with the Building Control Act 1990 in relation to Fire Safety, or (for pre-Act buildings) compliance with the Building Regulations (Part B Fire) 1997.

“Fire Consultant” means a chartered engineer with experience in fire safety engineering and fire safety management. “Architect” means a person qualified to certify compliance with the Building Regulations for conveyance purposes.

7. Confirmation of CCTV

(a) Fire Consultant/Architect to confirm CCTV is installed and working.
(b) Applicant to confirm An Garda Síochána will have free access to the CCTV.

8. Security

(a) If security is used (within s.2(1) Private Security Services Act 2004), produce an up-to-date copy of their security licence.
(b) If there is no security, confirm this in writing.

• Serve copies of items 6, 7 and 8 on An Garda Síochána.
• Any premises that does not produce the relevant documentation at Annual Licensing Court will not be entitled to apply for Special Exemptions thereafter.

Renewals

1. Notice of Application stamped with €150.00

(a) Notice of Application.

2. Statutory Declaration of service (for Non-CSOL Applications) on all notice parties.
3. Independent Auditor/Accountant Certificate (or Company Secretary Certificate if tax filing falls between 1 Sept and 25 Nov 2025) — if applicable.
4. Up-to-date Company Printout showing the names and addresses of current directors.

Additional requirements for new applications (if applicable)

5. Relevant Company documents

• Memorandum and Articles of Association (objects clause) or Company Constitution
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Ordinary resolution under seal authorising director(s) to apply
• Independent Auditor/Accountant Certificate (or Company Secretary Certificate if tax filing falls between 1 Sept and 25 Nov 2025)
• Up-to-date Company Printout (current directors)

6. New applications will be required to submit:

Set of plans / Planning permission / Architect’s Certificate of Compliance.

Renewals

1. Notice of Application stamped with €150.00
   Include the description of the type of Intoxicating Liquor Licence attached to the premises.
2. Statutory Declaration of service (for Non-CSOL Applications) on all notice parties.
3. Independent Auditor/Accountant Certificate (or Company Secretary Certificate if tax filing falls between 1 Sept and 25 Nov 2025) — if applicable.
4. Up-to-date Company Printout showing the names and addresses of the current directors.
5. If a Restaurant Certificate (s.12, Intoxicating Liquor Act 1927) was granted in the Circuit Court in the last 12 months, supply a copy of the Circuit Court Certificate.

Additional requirements for new applications (if applicable)

6. Relevant Company documents

• Memorandum and Articles of Association (objects clause) or Company Constitution
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Up-to-date Company Printout (directors)
• Ordinary resolution under seal authorising director(s) to apply
• Independent Auditor/Accountant Certificate (or Company Secretary Certificate if tax filing falls between 1 Sept and 25 Nov 2025)

7. New applications will be required to submit:

• Set of plans / Planning permission / Architect’s Certificate of Compliance
• Disability Access Certificate (where applicable)
• HSE food hygiene certificate (where available)

Note: Due to the volume of applications for Restaurant Certificates received in 2024, two sittings have been created. Please select either 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. when submitting the application on CSOL.