Personal licence to sell alcohol
You must be a personal licence holder to be the designated premises supervisor on a premises licence to authorise the sale of alcohol (unless covered by a temporary event notice).
This page has information about how to apply for a personal licence and for current personal licence holders.
How to apply for a personal licence
To apply for a personal licence you must have:
- an accredited qualification
- an up to date criminal record check
- completed application form and fee
- disclosure of convictions and civil immigration penalties and declaration form
- 2 passport photos (signed on the back by a recognised professional)
Send your completed application to:
Licensing and Gambling
Brighton & Hove City Council
Bartholomew Square
Brighton
BN1 1JP
Application form and privacy notice
Personal licence application form
Personal licence application privacy notice
Fee
The application fee is £37
After we receive your application, we will contact you to take payment either by credit or debit card.
We are unable to accept cash.
Qualifications
You must have an accredited personal licence qualification and send proof of this with the application.
Get a list of accredited personal licence qualification providers from GOV.UK.
Criminal record checks
Applications must be accompanied by a criminal record check. The check must be issued no more than one calendar month before the application date.
- Basic Disclosure check – You can apply through the Disclosure and Barring Service on GOV.UK. If you need phone or face-to-face support to apply online, call the DBS helpline on 03000 200 190 or send an email to customerservices@dbs.gsi.gov.uk.
Change the details or get a copy of your current personal licence
Fee for making a change or duplicate
The fee to make a change to an existing licence, or get a copy is £10.50
After we receive your application, we will contact you to take payment either by credit or debit card.
We are unable to accept cash.
Change details on an existing licence
- Download application to change name or address on personal licence (PDF 115KB)
- submit an application to change name or address on personal licence online
Replacement for lost licence
- Write to the Licensing Team and advise of your details and duplication needed
Licensing change of details privacy notice
Personal licence renewals
As of 1 April 2015 you do not need to renew personal licences.
Check for more information on alcohol licensing on GOV.UK.