NWT residents can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online

Public Service Announcement

Yellowknife — May 1, 2025

NWT residents can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online using Northwest Territories eServices.

Northwest Territories eServices are easy to use and available 24/7. You can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online at https://services.nwt-tno.ca/. You can also continue to submit your applications to the Liquor Licensing Board. For more information, please refer to https://www.fin.gov.nt.ca/en/services/special-occasion-permits.

It's important to follow all the rules about serving alcohol, including making sure it's done safely and responsibly. Special Occasion Permits are needed anytime you plan to serve or sell liquor at events like weddings, fundraisers, or community gatherings.

  • Need help with eServices? Contact us at 1-833-223-1133 or eservice_support@gov.nt.ca.
  • Have questions about Special Occasion Permits? Contact the NWT Liquor Licensing Board at 1-800-351-7770 or llbinfo@gov.nt.ca
  • For services in French, please contact Services TNO at 1-866-561-1664.

For media requests, please contact:

Beau Stobbs
Senior Communications Officer
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
EIA_FINComms@gov.nt.ca