What is a Personal licence?
- A Personal licence allows you to sell alcohol on behalf a business. The business must have a Premises licence or Club premises certificate.
You do not need to hold a Personal licence to work at a pub or other business that sells alcohol.
All premises licensed to sell alcohol must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). The DPS should hold a Personal licence.
If you don't hold a Personal licence, you must be authorised to sell alcohol by a Personal licence holder.
This is not required for the supply of alcohol in a members’ club.
Eligibility for a Personal licence
To be eligible for a Personal licence, you must:
- be aged 18 years or over
- hold a licensing qualification (in most cases). For example; a BII Level II examination certificate. Or a similar accredited qualification such as the EDI NCPLH level 2 qualification.
The aim of the qualification is to make sure that licence holders are aware of licensing law. It also ensures an understanding of social responsibilities around the sale of alcohol.
Personal licence qualification providers are accredited by the Home Secretary.
View a list of accredited Personal licence qualification providers.