A personal licence is valid until it surrendered, suspended or forfeited – even if it has an expiry date on it.  The licence does not need to be renewed and will last indefinitely.

Who can apply?

Applicants for a Personal Licence need to apply to the local authority where they live, not for the area in which they work (if different)

You can apply if you:

• are aged 18 or over
• possess an accredited licensing qualification
• have not given up a premises licence within 5 years prior to making an application
• have not been convicted of any relevant offence

How to apply?

• Two photographs of you (one must be countersigned as a true likeness)
• Your original licensing qualification (BIIAB APLH – Click here)
• Original Disclosure and Barring Service form – formally known as a CRB
• Your disclosure of convictions and civil immigration penalties declaration form.
• A copy of your proof of right to work in the UK document
• The application fee (£37)