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In Alberta, you need a special event licence (SEL) to sell or provide liquor at private events, which are open to invited guests or members only. AGLC recommends you check municipal requirements if the event is on municipal property. Types of private events Depending on the type of private event, you will need a specific special event licence. If liquor will be provided free to guests If your event is open to invited guests or members only, and you will be providing liquor free: You will need a private non-sale SEL licence The fee for this licence is $10 You can apply online:AGLC Special Event Liquor Licence online application For information on your responsibilities during your event, see the Special Event Liquor Licence Pamphlet. Special Event Licence - Private - Policies and Guidelines If liquor will be sold to guests If your event is open to invited guests or members only and guests will be paying for either admission or liquor service: You will need a private resale SEL licence The fee for this licence is $25 If you are an individual, not-for-profit group or municipality, you can apply online:AGLC Special Event Liquor Licence online application Companies must contact AGLC to apply for a licence: 1-800-272-8876, ext. 8846 For information on your responsibilities during your event, see the Special Event Liquor Licence Pamphlet Special Event Licence - Private - Policies and Guidelines Private resale: annual If your non-profit organization will be applying for a list of specific dates, such as for regular meetings: You will need a private resale annual licence Apply using the Private Resale Annual Licence application If liquor will be served at a public special event, please refer to Liquor licences for public special events.