Personal licences
The Licensing Act 2003 (the Act) introduces a new personal licence for anyone who wants to supply or authorise the supply of alcohol. This personal licence has no connection with the premises which is being used.
What is a personal licence?
A personal licence:
- allows you to supply or authorise the supply of alcohol
- allows you for the first time to be licensed independently of the licensed premises where you work so you can take this licence with you anywhere in England and Wales
- lasts for 10 years subject to surrender, revocation, forfeiture or suspension.
You can only hold one personal licence at any one time.
Who can apply for a personal licence?
Provided you are 18 years or above and are not applying as a company, you can apply for a personal licence.
How do I apply?
Apply to the Council where you live. If you are not a Hackney resident, contact your local Council's licensing service.To make an application you must submit:
- 2 identical passport size standard photos. 1 photo to be endorsed on the back with a signed statement, such as "I can confirm that this photo is a true likeness of [applicant's name]".
- a completed personal licence application form
- disclosure of conviction and declaration form
- Your licensing qualification (unless you are exempt)
- One of the following:
- a criminal conviction certificate
- A criminal record certificate
- The results of a subject access search under the Data Protection Act 1998(b) of the Police National Computer by the National Identification Service.
These must not be issued earlier than one calendar month before giving the application to the Council.
- the appropriate fee, which is currently £37
Application forms for personal licence are available from Hackney Licensing Services on request or can be downloaded from the download section on the right.
Page updated: 9 Feb 2012
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