A Beginners Guide to Getting Your APLH Personal Licence

As you may already know, APLH stands for ‘Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders‘ and it’s a requirement if you want to either sell or manage the sale of alcohol. Whether you own or work at a bar, nightclub, pub, or any other venue that sells alcohol in the UK, you need an APLH personal licence. 

Fortunately, the process of getting a personal licence is not difficult. Now, that doesn’t mean you don’t have to prepare! There are a few steps involved, so let’s break down the process so you can understand what needs to be done. 

APLH Licence Eligibility

First of all, you need to be eligible for the APLH qualification. You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Additionally, you need a Level 2 qualification in Licensing Law and Personal Responsibility for the Sale and Supply of Alcohol. This qualification must be relevant to the role you’ll be performing. 

How to Get an APLH Licence

If you don’t have the necessary APLH qualification, don’t worry. There are many different ways to obtain it. For one, you can complete an APLH personal licence training course online or attend a training course in person. We give you the option of a self-paced course or a virtual course which is led by one of our expert training partners to make sure you obtain all the knowledge you need. 

APLH Licence Application

Once you have completed an APLH licence course and you have the basic DBS certificate and a BIIAB qualification certificate, you can apply for your personal licence. You just need to fill out the application form, which you can obtain from the DCMS website or at your local council, and pay the application fee. You will also need two passport-size photos and the Declaration and Disclosure of Convictions form. 

If you do not want all of the hassle of applying for your licence yourself, you can sign up for our Easy Apply service. This is the hassle-free way to get your licence. We’ll prepare your application and arrange all the requirements including your DBS (criminality) check

and photograph endorsements.

• Includes all fees including Licence Fee and DBS fees
• 100% money-back guarantee (No licence – No fee promise)
• A dedicated licence manager will prepare your application
• Avoids delays in processing time
• Complete peace of mind – we take all the risks

Undergo the DBS Check

The APLH licence application process requires you to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Essentially, they will check your criminal record to make sure you don’t have any previous criminal convictions. If you do, you won’t be eligible for the APLH licence. 

Get Your APLH Licence!

If you complete the process successfully, your local council will provide your APLH licence. Your personal licence will be valid for 10 years and it will allow you to sell alcohol anywhere in England and Wales. 

Conclusion

If you want to save yourself the hassle of applying for a personal licence, Get Licensed provides Easy Apply! Leave the process to us and we will work with your local authority to get your APLH licence. 

The Easy Apply option provides peace of mind and it’s perfect for people with busy schedules or who prefer to leave these types of processes in the hands of professionals. 

Additionally, we offer a complete APLH training course to help you prepare and you can click here to learn more about the APLH licence exam and application process from Carl. Get Licensed provides all the resources you need to successfully get an APLH licence.