Occasional Licence

In Scotland, if you wish to sell alcohol from an unlicensed venue or location such as a charity event or a wedding reception then you will need an occasional licence.

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Authority
Local Council
Duration
35 days
Cost
£10.00
Valid For
14 days
Qualification Needed
Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) qualification.
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Obtain Scottish Personal Licence
  • Attend Scottish Personal Licence Training Course
  • Pass Multiple Choice Exam
  • Obtain SCPLH Qualification
  • Apply for Scottish Personal Licence via Local Council
Obtain Premises Licence
  • Apply for Premises Licence via Local Council
Be a Member of a Voluntary Organisation
  • Provide copy of the organisation's constitution
  • Provide letter from the Chair or Secretary confirming that the applicant is authorised to make this application.
Get Licensed
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Get your exam results the same day

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Have a question? We have answers

Yes. If you hold a premises licence and wish to sell alcohol from premises that are not licensed, you must apply for an occasional licence.

Occasional licences are valid for no more than 14 days.

No. There are limits as to how many occasional licences you can apply for. If you are a voluntary organisation, you can apply each year for a maximum of 4 occasional licences, each lasting for between 4 and 14 days, or 12 occasional licences, each lasting for 4 days or less.

No. If you sell alcohol at an event that is not a licensed venue you may be fined up to £20,000 and face going to prison.

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