🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Nottingham
How to Get Licensed to Sell Alcohol in Nottingham
If you’re launching a licensed business in Nottingham — from an off-licence near the Lace Market to an online alcohol delivery service — you’ll need to apply for both a Personal Licence and a Premises Licence.
A Personal Licence is required by the individual who will authorise alcohol sales, and must be obtained from the council where you live.
A Premises Licence is required for the Nottingham address where alcohol will be stored or dispatched, and must be obtained from Nottingham City Council.
Every alcohol-selling premises must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a valid Personal Licence.
You’ll also need to complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) before applying.
How to Apply for a Personal Licence in Nottingham
To apply, you’ll need:
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Personal Licence application form
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Two passport-style photographs (one signed)
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DBS certificate from the last 30 days
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Proof of right to work in the UK
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Certificate showing APLH qualification
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£37 fee
Premises Licence in Nottingham
Selling alcohol from a property in Nottingham? Apply through Nottingham City Council.
You must submit:
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Application form
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Scaled floor plan
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DPS details and consent form
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28-day public notice
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Newspaper advertisement
Selling Alcohol Online from Nottingham
If you dispatch alcohol from a Nottingham location — even your home — the law requires that address to be licensed.
According to the Licensing Act 2003, a sale occurs where alcohol is picked and packed, not online.
✅ You must have a Premises Licence for:
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🏠 Home dispatch operations
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🏢 Warehouses, shops, or fulfilment centres
❌ You do not need one for:
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Websites or app interfaces
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Offices that handle admin only
🛒 Online platforms like eBay and Amazon often require you to hold your own Personal and Premises Licences — even if they fulfil your orders.
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