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What is Personal Licence (Alcohol)?

A personal licence authorises an individual to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol from premises that hold a premises licence. To obtain one, an applicant must hold an accredited licensing qualification (such as the APLH), pass a basic DBS check and apply to their local authority. Every alcohol-selling premises must name a designated premises supervisor who holds a valid personal licence. Personal licences no longer expire under current regulations.

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Yolist. (2026). What Is Personal Licence (Alcohol)? Yolist UK Business & Trade Glossary. Retrieved June 9, 2026, from https://yolist.uk/glossary/personal-licence

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