Personal licences

What is a personal licence?

A personal licence allows an individual to authorise the sale or supply or alcohol under the Licensing Act 2003. Since the Second Appointed Day, 24 November 2005, all alcohol-serving premises with a premises licence have needed at least one personal licence holder; one of whom will be named on the premises licence as the Designated Premises Supervisor. Every sale of alcohol under the premises licence must be authorised by the Designated Premises Supervisor, 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.

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