🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Hereford
Selling Alcohol in Hereford – Licensing Requirements
Whether you’re planning to run a pub, open an off-licence, or launch an alcohol delivery service in Hereford, you’ll need two key licences in place before selling any alcohol:
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A Personal Licence, issued by your home authority
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A Premises Licence, issued by Herefordshire Council for the address where alcohol is stored, sold, or dispatched
All licensed premises must appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a valid Personal Licence.
To apply for your Personal Licence, you must first complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH).
Apply for a Personal Licence in Hereford
Submit to the authority where you live:
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Personal Licence application form
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Two passport-sized photos (one certified)
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A Basic DBS certificate (dated within the last 30 days)
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Proof of your right to work in the UK
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APLH qualification certificate
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Hereford
If you’re operating from a premises in Hereford, apply through Herefordshire Council.
You’ll need to provide:
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A completed application form
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A floor plan (to scale)
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DPS nomination form
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A public notice displayed on the premises for 28 days
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An advert published in a local newspaper
Selling Alcohol Online from Hereford
Online alcohol businesses in Hereford still require licensing for the physical dispatch location.
✅ You need a Premises Licence if dispatching from:
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🏠 Your home
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🏬 A retail or storage property
❌ Not needed for:
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Admin-only websites
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Offices that don’t handle alcohol
🛒 Amazon, eBay and similar platforms may also request copies of both Personal and Premises Licences to verify compliance.
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