Who can apply
A personal licence makes sure that anyone running or managing a business that sells or supplies alcohol does so responsibly and professionally.
When you need a personal licence
You must apply for a personal licence under the Licensing Act 2003, if you:
- are the named designated premises supervisor (DPS) on a premises licence
- want to sell alcohol at a premises that holds a premises licence
- want to get more than 5 Temporary Event Notices in a year
You do not need a personal licence if:
- you are working in a pub or other business that sells alcohol
- you are a qualified club or premises operating under a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)
You can only hold one personal licence at a time.
For further information about a personal licence, visit the GOV.UK website.