Apply online for special event liquor licences

In Alberta, you need a special event licence (SEL) to sell or provide liquor at:

Private events: open to invited guests or members only.
Public events: open to anyone.

AGLC recommends you apply for your licence at least 14 days prior to your event.

Who can apply online?

Individuals, not-for-profit groups, municipalities, and businesses are all eligible to apply online for a SEL for a private event.

You can apply online for a SEL if:

You are holding a private event.
You are 18 years of age or older.
Any advertising for your event states that it is open to members and invited guests only.
If you are a business: both admission and liquor are free for guests.

Who can't apply online?

You can't apply online if:

You are holding a public event, such as a festival or beer garden.
You are applying from outside Canada.
If you are a business: guests will be paying for admission or liquor.
Your event will be held on a bus.

In these cases, please contact AGLC: 780-447-8846.

Note: In-process applications cannot be saved. If you exit before completing your application and payment, all information will be lost.

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Online Special Event Licence Application

Welcome to the online AGLC Special Event Liquor Licence Application

Who can apply online?

How it works - in six easy steps:

Who can't apply online?