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Alcohol and entertainment licences

How do I take over an existing premises licence?

You should:

  • make sure the premises licence annual fee has been paid otherwise the licence is likely to be suspended
  • ask the current licence holder to sign a transfer consent form agreeing to transfer the premises licence to you
  • send the consent form and completed transfer application form to the Licensing Team, copies must also be sent to the police and Home Office
  • provide a Right to Work document or code (see notes on transfer application form) for individual applicants
  • read our Guidance on how to apply to transfer a premises licence for further information

You can choose for the transfer to take place with immediate effect or to specify a date for the transfer. The fee is £23.

The police have 14 days to consider your application - if they have no objections we will transfer the licence to you.

Last modified on 18 February 2025

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