Bookmaker's Licence

First application for registration of a bookmaking office

You will need to hold, or have applied for, a Bookmaker’s Licence before registering your bookmaking office(s).  You will need to submit the following to the National Excise Licence Office:

  • Certificate(s) of Suitability of Premises for each of your offices
  • and
  • a completed Application Form.

The application requires signature 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.

Once your application has been processed by Revenue, you will be issued with a First Time Application Notice for each of your premises. These notices will invite you to complete your application and pay for your licences.

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