Liquor Licence NSWOnline and delivery liquor licence (NSW)
Selling alcohol online, by phone or through an app needs a packaged licence (delivery only class), based at your administrative office with no walk-in sales. Same-day delivery carries extra requirements, including ID checks on handover.
What the licence allows
You can
- Take orders online, by app, phone or email
- Deliver to customers' homes and workplaces
- Same-day delivery, with extra safeguards
- Run the business from an office, with stock in a warehouse or third-party store
- Sell wholesale to other licence holders
Limits
- No walk-in or counter sales
- The licensed address must be your administrative office
- Same-day delivery adds rules, including ID checks on handover
Authorisations often added
- 6-hour closure variation
Applying for authorisations together with the licence is usually quicker than adding them later.
Cost
The cost depends on the authorisations you need. Our calculator gives an estimate that includes our professional costs and all NSW Government fees and charges.
Common questions
Yes. Selling alcohol online, by phone or through an app needs a liquor licence, usually a packaged licence (delivery only class) based at your administrative office. Producers can also sell their own product online under a producer/wholesaler licence. Same-day delivery carries extra requirements.
When a company holds the licence, it generally needs an approved manager to run the premises day to day. The manager must be approved and must complete the required training.