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Ontario Liquor Sales Licence Renewal Checklist 2026

Official-source checklist for Ontario restaurants tracking AGCO Liquor Sales Licence expiry, iAGCO renewal records, and material premises changes.

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Primary Authority

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Renewal Cycle

Check the expiry date on each issued licence

Lead Time

Complete the renewal and required fee before licence expiry

Regulatory Notice

This resource is provided as a supplemental notification aid only. PermitsAlert is not a law firm or a government agency. While we utilize primary source intelligence, regulatory requirements change frequently. This checklist is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. Multi-unit operators must verify all requirements directly with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or authorized legal counsel.

Ontario Liquor Sales Licence Renewal Checklist 2026

Use one checklist per restaurant premises. The official record, expiry date, applicant, payment, and any ownership or licensed-area change can differ by location.

Before filing

  • Match the issued licence to the current holder and premises.
  • Record the expiry date and accountable renewal owner.
  • Check whether a separate change transaction is required in iAGCO.

At filing

  • Submit the correct iAGCO transaction.
  • Pay the required fee before expiry.
  • Save the submission confirmation and payment proof.

After filing

  • Verify the current portal status.
  • Keep the current issued licence with the location record.
  • Set the next review date and assign follow-up for any incomplete item.

Ontario’s Liquor Licence Act describes continuance pending renewal when an application and fee are received before expiry, subject to its conditions. Treat that as a legal safeguard, not an operating plan. Confirm current requirements directly with AGCO before acting.

Step-by-Step Renewal Checklist

1

Confirm the issued record

For each premises, record the licence number, holder, licensed area, expiry date, and filing owner from the current licence and portal record.

Official Portal
2

Identify separate change work

Check for ownership or premises changes that need their own AGCO transaction instead of treating them as a routine renewal.

Official Portal
3

Submit and pay before expiry

Complete the required renewal application and fee before the expiry on the licence, and retain submission and payment evidence.

Official Portal

Common Questions

Q. What happens if an Ontario Liquor Sales Licence renewal is filed before expiry?

Ontario's Liquor Licence Act says the licence is deemed to continue while renewal is decided when the holder applies and pays the required fee before expiry, subject to the statute's conditions.

Q. Can iAGCO be used for renewal and changes?

AGCO says its iAGCO portal is used to manage liquor-related licences, including applications, renewals, and changes.

Primary Source Intelligence

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Audit Status: Verified & Active

Last Manual Audit: September 23, 2026

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