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Pre-retail liquor licence

Sell alcohol wholesale to other licensees, anytime and anywhere.

Key features

  • Sell alcohol wholesale to other licensees anywhere in Australia.
  • Sell alcohol to a person or business who will then export it overseas.
  • Cannot sell to the public.
  • Trade at any time of day.

Apply at least 11 weeks before you need a licence. It may take longer if we need more information or if there are objections.

Who this licence suits

This licence suits:

  • wholesalers
  • producers
  • manufacturers.

If you want to sell to the public, consider a remote seller's licence or producer's licence (if you make your own alcohol).

Application fees

You need to pay a non-refundable application fee when you apply.

The application fee is $336.20.

Read about liquor licence annual renewal fees.

Before you apply

Complete these steps before you start your application.

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Complete the application form on the Service Victoria website.

It takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Get help with unfamiliar words and details in the application form.

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After you apply

Service Victoria will email to acknowledge your application, including a receipt for your application fee.

Liquor Control Victoria will then review your application and email if we need more information. This may take a few weeks.

We send your application to Victoria Police. They may contact you about your application.

When you get your decision

It can take about 9 to 11 weeks to get your decision.

It may take longer if someone objected to your licence or we needed to ask for more information.

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