Alcohol service (municipal significance)

If the event is open to the public and the applicant is not a registered charity or non-profit organization, a Letter of Municipal Significance is needed to obtain a Special Occasion Permit. The Event Central office can provide a letter to eligible events where there is a social, cultural, or economic benefit to the community or the City of Ottawa.

There is no cost for the designation letter.

Municipal notification – alcohol

An Event Central advisor will review the notification form and contact you for further details to confirm eligibility and next steps. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a Letter of Municipal Significance attached, which you can upload to your alcohol licence application in the iAGCO portal.

Event Central Office
EventCentral@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 extension 14613