New Special Event Permit Online Application System

Effective September 21, all current and previous SEP applicants must use the new application portal hosted by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB).

People and organizations needing a special event permit (SEP) to serve liquor at events like community festivals, family gatherings and private functions can now apply through a new online portal developed to speed up application processing.

Applications are no longer accepted through the previous portal hosted by the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB).

What you need to know:

• Applicants will be able to apply for a SEP, pay fees, and get their permit online through the LCRB's The new LCRB SEP application system has several login options to ensure system access and authentication. Applicants will need to login with either a Business BCeID, BC Mobile Card (BC Services Card on their mobile device), or a Basic BCeID. Businesses should allow one to two weeks for processing time if they are setting up a new Additional information about SEPs and how to login to the system will be available on the Applicants who have an approved, unpaid SEP as of September 21st must pay for and download their permits within the old LDB online system before it is decommissioned on October 4th.
• Applicants with applications still under review as of today will be notified of the outcome of their application from the lDB system soon thereafter and must pay for and download their permits using the old LDB online system before October 4th.

If you have questions about SEP, please contact the LCRB’s SEP support team toll free at 1-855-999-7656 or by email at LCRB.SEP@gov.bc.ca.