Personal Licence in liverpool — Costs & How to Apply

If you want to authorise alcohol sales, you’ll need a personal licence. This guide explains who needs one, the likely costs, and the steps to apply with the liverpool licensing team.

What is a personal licence?

A personal licence allows you to supervise and authorise alcohol sales at a premises that holds a premises licence. Every venue that sells alcohol must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), and the DPS must hold a personal licence.

Who needs a personal licence?

You’ll need one if you are responsible for alcohol sales in a bar, pub, restaurant, café, shop or event where a premises licence is in place. Team members can operate under your supervision, but the DPS must hold a personal licence.

What does a personal licence cost?

• Statutory council fee: £37 (payable to liverpool).
• Accredited training & exam (APLH Level 2): Course and exam fees apply (see our course link below).
• Basic DBS (criminal record) check: A small fee applies.
• Passport-style photo & identity documents: Usually low cost.

Overall, most applicants budget for the course and exam, the DBS check, and the £37 statutory fee to the licensing authority.

How to apply for a personal licence in liverpool

1. Complete accredited training (APLH Level 2) and pass the exam.
2. Obtain a basic DBS check (recent, typically issued within the last 3 months).
3. Prepare identity documents and photos (passport-style).
4. Fill out the personal licence application and the consent of the DPS form if you intend to be the DPS.
5. Submit to the licensing authority (usually the authority where you live) and pay the £37 fee to liverpool.

Tip: Carefully follow the wording on the forms. If you miss documents or dates, the council may refuse or delay your licence.

How we can help

We guide you through training and paperwork, check your documents, and liaise with the licensing team so everything is correct the first time. For premises licensing, we manage the application end-to-end for a fixed professional fee of £599 + VAT. For personal licences, book your accredited course here and we’ll advise you on the rest.

Start your application

Get a quick quote or speak to us about the process in liverpool: premises-licensing.co.uk/ or call 01277415799.

Book your personal licence training today: premises-licensing.co.uk/personal-licence-course

FAQs

Do I apply to liverpool or where I live?

You usually apply to the licensing authority where you live (your home address), not where your workplace sits. If in doubt, ask us and we’ll confirm the correct authority.

How long does it take?

Timelines vary by council and by how quickly you provide documents. We help you submit a complete, correct application so it can be processed without delay.

Can you help with the premises licence too?

Yes. We manage premises licence applications end-to-end for a fixed professional fee of £599 + VAT, including plans, notices and submissions.