A personal licence allows an individual to authorise the sale or supply or alcohol under the Licensing Act 2003. Since 24 November 2005, all alcohol-serving premises with a premises licence have required at least one personal licence holder - who will be named on the premises licence as the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). Every sale of alcohol under the premises licence must be authorised by the DPS, or by another person who holds a personal licence.

How much does it cost?

A personal licence costs £37.

How long is it valid?

It is valid for ten years from the date it is issued.

Where is it valid?

It is portable throughout England and Wales.

What is a Designated Premises Supervisor?

A Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) is the person named on the premises licence (not necessarily the applicant) this person is responsible for authorising the sale or supply of alcohol at the premises and will normally be the person responsible for the day to day running of the premises. A DPS must hold a personal licence.

Where can I find further information on how to apply for a Personal Licence?

Further information is available from the Licensing Team or in the Council's guidance leaflet on how to apply for a personal licence. Follow this link to the guidance leaflet.

Follow this link to the personal licence application form.