To apply for a personal alcohol licence you must first meet the eligibility requirements before filling out your local councils application form and ensure you provide the required evidence.
1. Meet Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to apply for a personal alcohol licence you will need to meet the following criteria:
Be over 18
Be able to provide proof you have passed a basic DBS check
Be legally allowed to work in the UK
Have no criminal convictions that may disqualify you from applying for a personal alcohol licence
Once you have met this criteria you will then be able to apply for a personal alcohol licence through your local councils website.
2. Apply for a Personal Alcohol Licence
To apply for an alcohol licence you will need to fill out an application form through your local councils website and provide the following information.
Qualification Certificate
DBS Check
Documentation showing your right to work in the UK
2 Passport size photographs
You can use this free government tool to find your local council website. https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
3. Wait for a Response
Applications are usually processed within 2 weeks although this can vary depending on how busy your local council is at the time of submission.
Any issues or missing information on your application can also result in a delay when processing your application so it is important that you provide all the requested documents with your initial application.
Additional Information
You must notify your local council of any changes to your name or address, failure to do so could result in your licence no longer being valid.
For more information on the costs of getting a personal alcohol licence read our article on Personal Alcohol licence costs in the UK.