Apply to make a permanent change to your licence
All requests for changes can be completed online. These include changes to:
- hours of sale
- terms and conditions (i.e. sell liquor to hospitality licensees)
- establishment name (operating as name)
Before you start
Be sure to read the submission instructions for the change you want to make.
You must have a Business BCeID to access the online licensing portal
- Once your BCeID has been set up, log into the liquor and cannabis licensing portal. Review and confirm your account information on the Account Profile page.
Overview
As an RLRS licensee, you can
- Apply to make a permanent change to your licence
- Notify us of a permanent change to a licensee
- Apply to make a structural change
- Add or change a tied house exemption
- Add or change a third party operator
- Submit a dormancy notification
Processing times for each change are approximate and may vary.
Some changes require a fee.
Change
Find information for the type of change you want to make.
Apply to make a permanent change to a licensee
You must apply for the LCRB's approval within 10 days of making the changes listed below.
All changes must be completed online:
- Change in ownership of shares
- Name change of licensee (legal entity name)
- Amalgamation of the corporation, holding company or subsidiary
- Change of directors/officers/senior managers
- Note: Each new director/officer must submit a Personal History Summary form online and upload the required documents including a Criminal Record Check.
- Addition of receiver or executor
Apply to make a structural change
Submit a change request online to propose a structural change to your Rural Licensee Retail Store licence.
Add or change a tied house exemption
Use this form to apply for, or change an existing, tied house exemption with a small volume manufacturer.
Application form
- Download the Tied House Exemption Application form (PDF, 743 KB)
You can submit your application by
Scan and email
- If you submit by email and want to pay by credit card, call 1-866-209-2111 to make your payment
Print and mail to
- Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch
PO Box 9292 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J8
Fax your completed application to 250-952-7066
- If you submit by email and want to pay by credit card, call 1-866-209-2111 to make your payment
In person or courier
- 400-645 Tyee Road
Victoria, B.C. V9A 6X5
Add or change a third party operator
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.
Dormancy notification
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).
Contact information
Contact our client support team