Theatre Licence

First application for a Publican's Licence (Ordinary) Theatre

Please submit your Music and Singing Licence and your schedule of upcoming events to the National Excise Licence Office along with the completed Application Form.

The application should be signed by:

• the licensee, if a sole trader
• one of the partners, if a partnership
• the company secretary or a director of the company, in the case of an incorporated firm.

When we receive your application, a copy will be forwarded for approval to the Revenue Office where your premises is located. If your application is approved, we will issue you with a First Time Application Notice.  This notice invites you to complete your application and pay for your licence.

All licensees require tax clearance and, in certain cases, a: 

• Short Certificate of incorporation
• Certificate of Registration of Business Name.

Revenue will automatically check your tax clearance status before issuing the licence.

Next: Renewal of a Publican's Licence (Ordinary) Theatre Licence