Serving Alcohol at an Event

The following regulations ( Requirements) apply to the serving and sale of alcohol during an event:

• You are not permitted to serve and sell alcohol to minors under the age of 18.
• You are not permitted to serve and sell spirits (>15% alcohol) at the event.
• The person in charge of the alcohol:
  • is at least 21 years of age
  • Does not have a poor life behaviour (no criminal record)

You apply for the exemption at the municipality where the event is taking place. Provide the following information with your application:

• date of the event
• the times at which you wish to serve alcohol

You will receive a notification within 8 weeks regarding whether your exemption has been granted.

File an objection

Do you disagree with the municipality's decision? If so, you can submit an objection within 6 weeks.

Please note! You must also apply for an event licence from the municipality to organise an event.

€ 59.10 (2026)

Voorschoten Municipal Fees Ordinance

The Municipality of Voorschoten uses DigiD. Would you like to know more or apply for a DigiD? Please visit www.digid.nl

The Municipality of Voorschoten works with eHerkenning. Would you like to know more or apply for eHerkenning? Please visit www.eherkenning.NL.

Serving alcohol, exemption with DigiD

Serving alcohol, exemption with eHerkenning