Pub licence

Pub Licence how to get one!

Are you looking to obtain a pub licence or a licence to run a pub?

A pub licence is now known as the Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) Level 2, this is the pub licensing qualification you require if you are looking to run a pub or public house in England and Wales. Under the former 1964 licensing Act a pub licence or pub landlord licence was granted by a Magistrates Court, when the licensing Act was reformed in 2003 pub licensing was passed to the local authority . Each local council was given the task of setting up a Licensing Authority who oversees licensing in locally. Under the old 1964Act a licensee was expected to achieve a Regional Licenses Certificate or a National Licenses Certificate to hold a pub licence.

Applying for your Licence

Under the licensing Act 2003 prospective licenses are required to attend a one day training course with a multiple choice examination at the end of the training session. Once this has been achieve you are ready to apply for your pub. You can book your pub licence course online at www.personallicence.com You will also require a basic CRB certificate and apply to your local licensing authority for your personal pub licence, which is then valid for 10 years. The APLH licensing qualification is valid in England and Wales only. If you live in Scotland then you will need to apply for a Scottish pub (personal) licence. you can also book your course online for Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders at www.personallicence.com or on our sister website www.personallicencescotland.com

Cost of Licence

The cost of a personal licence to run a pub is £295.00 this includes PLT processing your licence application, completing your CRB, endorsing your photographs and submitting your application to the relevant licensing authority or licensing board.

How long does a pub licence take?

We normally quote 4-6 weeks from start of application, during this time you will attend a one day training course on the relevant licensing laws for the part of the country you reside in.

What happens when i get my licence to run my pub?

When your licence is granted we will send it directly to your home address by first class post. If you are in the process of buying or leasing your first pub then you will need to inform the Regional Oporations Manager or Area Manager who is dealing with your pub application you have your personal licence. They will need to know your personal licence number and issuing authority so they can then appoint you as the Designated Premises Supervisor/ Premises Manager on the premises licence for the public house.

Is it a good idea to obtain my licence before I find a pub?

If you are sure that running a pub is for you, then gaining your personal licence will give you a distincked advatage over someone who does not hold a licence who is after the same premises that you may be intersted in.

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If you require more information on obtaining your pub licence do not hesitate to call us on

Tel: 01527 544780

We are a national company and run pub licence training courses in over 120 locations throughout England, Wales and Scotland.

You can book online at www.personallicence.com