Serving alcohol during event
If you want to serve and sell alcohol during an event, you need an exemption from the municipality.
How does it work?
The following Requirements apply to the serving and selling of alcohol during an event:
- You may not serve and sell alcohol to children under the age of 18.
- You may not serve and sell liquor (>15% alcohol) at the event.
- The person in charge of alcohol:
- is at least 21 years old
- Is not of bad character (no criminal record)
What to do
You apply for the exemption from the municipality where the event will be held. Please provide the following information with your application:
- date of the event
- At what times you want to serve alcohol
Cost
€ 56,45 (2025)
How long does it take?
You will be notified within 8 weeks whether you will receive the waiver.
Objecting
Do you disagree with the municipality's decision? Then you can object within 6 weeks.
Additional information
Please note! You must also apply for an event permit from the municipality to organize an event.
Directly arrange online
The municipality of Wassenaar works with DigiD. Would you like to know more or apply for a DigiD? Please visit www.digid.nl
The municipality of Wassenaar works with eRecognition. Would you like to know more or apply for eRecognition? Please visit www.eherkenning.nl
Alcohol serving exemption, art. 35 Alcohol Act with DigiD
Alcohol serving exemption, art. 35 Alcohol Act with eRecognition