When applying for a liquor license, it is a prerequisite to attach a Police Clearance Certificate to your application. A police clearance is required for all new applications, transfer from one person to another, and all renewal applications.
Why do I need a Police clearance?
A clearance assist the liquor authorities to establish that the applicant is not disqualified under section 40 of the Liquor Act. It is also used by the authorities to verify information supplied on the completed application form.
How do I get a Police Clearance?
You need to go to the nearest police station and request it. Your finger prints will be taken and sent away to be checked. When going to the police station you will need to take a copy of your ID book as well as pay the prescribed fee which is under R 50.00. Make sure you take some wipes with you as the ink they use is quite messy and normally no towels are available.
How long does it take to get my Clearance?
Normal channels is when you have your finger prints taken and the local police office sends it away. In this instance the waiting period is about 5 weeks however you can take the prints to the local forensic department yourself and request a speedy return which you can have back in about 1 week.
How long is my Police Clearance valid?
For the purpose of liquor license applications it is only valid for 90 days after the date of issue. When you submit an application the clearance must be valid.
Is getting a Clearance a once off thing?
Unfortunately no. Once your license is approved you have to apply for a renewal every year and with your application attach a police clearance. You will then have to obtain a Clearance every year. Police clearance is required to be attached to all types of applications except for when you apply for a special event permit.
Conclusion.
You have get used to visit the police station every time any liquor application become necessary.
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Hi,
Can I apply for police clearance even if I dont have liquor license?
Yes all you need to do is take a copy of your id to any police station and ask for a clearance
They will take finger prints and send it to Pretoria it takes about 4 weeks
How much is it gonna cost me
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i can’t help you but apply at a police station
How much can I cost when I want to do a liquor licence
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Hey and me too… how much can I cost when I need to do a liquor licence
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Good they can you please help me with steps to follow when i want to have Alcohol licence
How much can It cost to do a liquor licence
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How much can It cost to do a liquor licence
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Hello , I want to open a pub , so I would like to know how much does it costs to apply for one . And which steps do I have to partake in order to get it . Please reply via email …bongoqwabe92@gmail.com .
Thanking you in advance
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Bongokuhle Qwabe
How much all this will cost me
The police clearance is around R50
As for a liquor license it depends on which license I will email estimates
Hi, I would also like to know the estimation of license application costs. DK
I want to be a distributor,how to register for license
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Please can u email me the same latter as I also with like to be a distributor, I want to import liquor
you must apply for license to distribute, to import you need separate import license
Hi I need a liquor license so how much it cost
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Hi i want to sell alcohol what is needed
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I need a liquor license so how much it cost
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What do I need to do after getting a police clearance. All the steps until I get the pub licence
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I want apply for a restaurant licence so I need to know how long does it take and the cost
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kay you please help me with all procedure of to get a liquor license (Mpumalanga)
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how to write an application latter for liquor licence i dont know where to start please help me Sir!!!!!
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Hi I’m Bheki Hobe from Witbank I would like to know how much does it Cost to obtain a liquor licence? My email adress is bheki.absalom4@gmail.com
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Hi,i would like to enquire trading lisence
Trading license you get from local municipality
what is needed if i want to distribute?
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HI Renier
I currently have a bed and breakfast (BnB) outlet which has a restaurant liquor license .I would to convert it to a Tavern LIQUOR License.
How should i structure my Comprehensive Representation or Motivation to change to Tavern LIQUOR License
Why do you want to change it
hi can yuo please explain to me how long does it take the hole process to aplly for liquor license and how much must i prepare for the hole process
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Hi Renier
Please could you send me all related document to liquor licensing, distilling and distribution.
I want to apply for a restaurant licence so I need to know the how long does it take and the cost
it tkes 6 months
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Hi I red ur responses I want to apply for a liquor licence so i will apply for da clearance first as u indicated , then for now I only need a licence for take aways only im not gonna do sit in , how much will dat be, this is my email,. slindilemariankosi@gmail.com
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I would like to apply for liquor licence please send me the prices and how long will it take
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How much it cost
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How does a liquor licence being rejected ?
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Police Clearance: what it is, how it works and why you must have it. – Liquoract.com
Police clearance you get from SAPS and it states weather or not you have a criminal record
To get a liquor license you need to have no criminal record
Good day, I want to open a bar/ a pub how do I obtain the liquor license and how much does it cost?
Ey please email me estimated costs for liquor license
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How can I get a license for liquor store
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Hi my name is Mandisa. I want to open a liqour store I would like to know how much a licence cost and how long it takes to approve. Thank you
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I need to open a shisanyama with a bar what do I need to do.
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Hi, How long does a liquor license proses take, from police clearance to license issuing when applying for bottle store license and How much will it cost?
I’m from Capetown
Thanks.
Sorry do not work in your area
I want to open a tarven how do i follow the procedure to get permit nd licence?
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Hi can you assist in obtaining a tavern licence thank you
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Hi I wanna apply for a bottle store please help
Good Day I would like to open a restaurant may u please email me the information and steps to be taken with any fees that will be recommended please reply on my email fortunemsiza@gmail.com
What area are you from?
I emailed you details for KZN
Hi I’m Sfiso. I like to know how much must I prepare to have loquir licence if I sell it from my home as takeaway?
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