Change applications must be submitted through the liquor and cannabis licensing portal, except for dormancy notifications which are submitted through a manual form.
Processing times vary.
Some changes require a fee and local government or Indigenous Nation approval. Please reach out to your local authorities before you apply and pay the fee to ensure you are following all local requirements.
Endorsements allow manufacturers to operate different types of service areas with additional privileges:
You can modify an existing endorsement by applying for a:
All other applications to change your licence include:
Find information for the type of change you want to make.
Endorsements allow manufacturers to operate different types of service areas. Read more about each type of endorsement and new patio applications below
A lounge and special event area (SEA) need to be approved by your local government or Indigenous nation. This will mean longer processing times.
Except for picnic area endorsements which are free, endorsements increase the renewal fee of your manufacturer licence.
If you want to change your hours of liquor service either outside service hours or within service hours, complete the appropriate application in the "Licences and Authorizations" tab in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal.
To make changes to an approved picnic area, complete the online application "Change to an Approved Picnic Area" in the "Licences and Authorizations" tab in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal.
To make the following changes, complete the "Structural change to a production or storage area, sampling area, or on-site store" application in the "Licences and Authorizations" dashboard in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal.
Changes to a lounge or special event area have separate applications in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal:
Cosmetic changes don't require an application (i.e., changing the flooring, paint, countertops, and rearranging moveable furniture).
The fee for a structural change is $440.
You must apply for the LCRB's approval within 10 days of making the changes listed below.
All changes must be completed in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal.
Go to 'Dashboard' tab in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal, then click on the button in the right-hand column box to submit any of the following changes:
To change the name of an establishment, complete the application "Change the name of an establishment" in the Licences and Authorizations tab in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal.
A third-party operator is an individual, partnership or corporate entity hired by a licensee to manage their establishment. The licensee remains accountable for the overall operation of the licensed establishment. To add a third party operator, complete the application in the "Licences and Authorizations" tab in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal.
Inducement restrictions do not apply to a licensee and manufacturer with an approved tied house exemption. Manufacturers can apply to add or change a tied house exemption online in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal.
Complete the application called "Invitation to Tied House Exemption" in the Licences and Dashboard tab in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal to invite another licensee to form a tied house with your licence.
Manufacturers may store liquor at a secure offsite storage area that is registered with the LCRB. Offsite storage areas must be located in British Columbia and cannot be located in a residence. Liquor inspectors must be permitted access to the storage area.
Manufacturers may submit an off-site liquor storage notification under the licence name in the "Licences and Authorizations" tab in the liquor and cannabis licensing portal.
Notify us within 10 days of the closure or as soon as you become aware that the closure will be longer than 90 days.
You can find more information in the Dormancy Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 265 KB).
Download the Dormancy Notification Form (PDF, 901 KB)
You can submit your application by:
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Print and mail to
Fax your completed application to 250-952-7066
In person or courier
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