Licensing
Licensing is where you apply to court to be granted legal permission for activities that require licences. It also sets out the terms and conditions that must be followed.
Licensing in the courts refers to a number of applications for various activities associated with the regulation of the sale and consumption of alcohol. Applications for licences or certificates for clubs (sports and social), restaurants, and promotion of certain types of entertainment (music and singing, gaming, lotteries, bingo) also take place in the courts.
The best way to submit licensing applications is through Courts Service Online (CSOL). Information on this is available on our eLicensing page below.
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About licensing
Information on licencing applications and the role of the courts
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eLicensing (CSOL)
Information on how to submit and manage licensing applications online
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District Court licensing
Information about the licensing applications heard at the District Court
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Annual licensing court
Information about the licensing applications heard at the annual licensing court
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Circuit Court licensing
Information about the licensing applications heard at the Circuit Court
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How to object to an intoxicating liquor licence
Information on how to object to an intoxicating liquor licence (pub, hotel, off-licence)
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How to apply for a lottery or bingo licence
Information on how to apply for a lottery or bingo licence
