NEW LIQUOR LICENCE (FORM A)

Step 1:  Collect “New” Application Form A from any of the Inland Revenue Department locations or print form online.

Step 2:  Complete the application form and submit to the Inland Revenue Department, Police Department, Magistrate Court, Fire Department, Town and Country Planning, Environmental Health & Trade Department.

Step 3:  State intention to sell intoxicating liquor in two consecutive publications of any newspaper published in the B.V.I., at least two weeks prior to licensing day.

Step 4:  On licensing day applicant must appear before the Magistrate, who will make a determination as to whether or not a licence will be granted. The necessary supporting documents must also be available for the Magistrate to review.

Step 5:  Successful applicants will be issued a certificate specific to the type of licence granted.

Step 6:  The applicant is to present the Certificate and prescribed fee to the Inland Revenue Department, which will then issue a licence.

Step 7:  A Government receipt will be issued and payment is immediately reflected on the account.
 

RENEWAL LIQUOR LICENCE (FORM A)

Step 1:  Collect Renewal Application Form "A" from any of the Inland Revenue Department locations or print form online.

Step 2:  Complete the application form and submit to the Inland Revenue Department, Police Department and Magistrate Court.

Step 3:  On licensing day the applicant does not have to appear at court hearing however, supporting documents must accompany application to the Magistrate.  The Magistrate will make a determination as to whether or not the renewal will be granted. 

Step 4:  Successful applicants will be issued a certificate specific to the type of license granted.

Step 5:  The applicant is to present the Certificate and prescribed fee to the Inland Revenue Department, which will then issue a licence.

Step 6:  A Government receipt will be issued and payment is immediately reflected on the account.

TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION

Step 1:  Collect Temporary Application Form from any of the Inland Revenue Department locations, Deputy Governor’s Office or print form online.

Step 2:  Complete the application form and submit to the Deputy Governor’s Office.

Step 3:  Once the application is approved, a certificate is issued in respect to the type of licence granted.

Step 4:  The Licence is granted for the remainder of the period leading up to the next Licensing Day.  A new licence must be applied for through the Magistrate Court at the next licensing date.

Step 5:  The applicant is to present the Certificate and prescribed fee to the Inland Revenue Department, which will then issue a licence.

Step 6:  A Government receipt will be issued and payment is immediately reflected on the account.
 

TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENCE (DAILY EVENTS)

Step 1:  Collect Temporary Application Form “B” from any of the Inland Revenue Department locations, or print form online.

Step 2:  Complete application in triplicate and submit to the Police Department.

Step 3:  Applicant retrieves stamped forms from the Police Department which is to be submitted to the Magistrate Court for approval.   

Step 4:  Successful applicants will be issued a certificate specific to the type of licence granted.

Step 5:  The applicant is to present the Certificate and prescribed fee to the Inland Revenue Department, which will then issue  a licence.

Step 6:  A Government receipt will be issued and payment is immediately reflected on the account.