68.5 Notice Of Application For A Declaration As To Fitness And Convenience Of Proposed Off-Licence Premises

What this form is for

• • When applying for a new off-licence for the first time
• • When changing the use of existing premises to become an off-licence
• • When seeking court confirmation that premises meet requirements for alcohol sales
• • When required as part of the alcohol licensing application process
• • When you need formal declaration of fitness and convenience from the court

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There may be specific deadlines for submitting this form, particularly if there are public notice requirements. Contact the relevant District Court for specific timing information, as delays could affect your business opening plans.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Premises details are accurate and complete
• • Supporting documentation is included
• • Form is signed by the applicant
• • Copy is kept for records
• • Appropriate fee is included
• • Form is submitted to the correct court

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 68.5 from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the proposed premises
3. 3Gather required supporting documentation
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Court
5. 5Pay any required fees
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
7. 7Follow up if you don't receive acknowledgment within a reasonable time

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to off-licences, not on-licences
• • Approval doesn't guarantee a licence will be granted
• • Additional local authority requirements may apply
• • The court's decision is based on specific criteria for off-licences
• • This form is only one part of the overall licensing process