Alcohol and entertainment licences

To apply you must:

• Be 18 years or over
• Have successfully completed an accredited level 2 award for Personal Licence Holders
• Received a certificate to show you have completed a Basic Disclosure (criminal record check) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) - this must be dated within 30 days of your Personal Licence Application

You must complete the application for a personal licence (PDF, 426 KB)(opens new window) and send it to us, together with:

• Two passport photos using the Photographs for a personal licence (PDF, 127 KB)(opens new window) form - one photo must be endorsed by a 'person of standing'  (eg teacher, solicitor, government officer) 
• A completed Disclosure of convictions and civil immigration penalties (PDF, 146 KB)(opens new window) form; refer to the list of relevant offences (PDF, 158 KB)(opens new window)
• Your Basic Disclosure
• Your licensing qualification
• A document showing a proof of right to work in the UK (see below)

The fee for a personal licence is £37.

The licensing qualification can be obtained by contacting one of the course providers (PDF, 38 KB)(opens new window).

Applicants must demonstrate that they have a right to work in the UK and are not subject to a condition preventing them from doing work relating to carrying on a licensing activity. They do this by providing with the application, copies of the required documents listed with the application form. Please see the guidance (PDF, 172 KB)(opens new window) for further information on the right to work check and the personal licence process.