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Personal Licence Course Exeter

Online APLH Exam & Local Licensing Guide

If you live in Exeter, you can complete your APLH training and remotely invigilated examination online with Licensing Solutions before applying for your Personal Licence.

If you need your Personal Licence qualification, you can complete the APLH learning online, practise with course questions and take a private remotely invigilated examination. Once you have passed, the qualification can be used as part of your Personal Licence application to the correct licensing authority.

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Applying for a Personal Licence in Exeter

For residents of the Exeter City Council area, Exeter City Council is the relevant licensing authority. Because council website routes can change, applicants should use the council licensing section and the GOV.UK postcode finder to confirm the current Personal Licence application route before submitting documents.

Official licensing authority Exeter City Council Visit the council licensing page

If you are unsure which authority covers your home address: GOV.UK Personal Licence council finder

The process is simple

1Purchase your APLH course and examination.
2Complete the online learning and practice questions.
3Book your private online examination.
4Take the remotely invigilated exam.
5Receive your result immediately after completing the examination.
6Following successful completion, receive your electronic qualification certificate.
7Use your qualification as part of your Personal Licence application to the appropriate licensing authority.

Premises Licences in Exeter

Exeter City Council also handles Licensing Act matters for premises in the city. Where a premises sells alcohol, the Premises Licence needs a Designated Premises Supervisor who holds a Personal Licence.

For a premises-based search: GOV.UK Premises Licence council finder

Personal Licence vs Premises Licence

A Personal Licence belongs to the individual. A Premises Licence relates to the venue. A pub, bar, restaurant, hotel, shop or other licensed premises may employ several Personal Licence holders, but where alcohol is authorised the Premises Licence will identify a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), who must hold a Personal Licence.

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How Licensing Solutions Can Help

Online APLH trainingStudy the APLH course online, in your own time.Find out more →Remotely invigilated online APLH examinationA private 1‑to‑1 exam from home or work.Find out more →Practice questions and learning supportTest yourself with our mock exam.Find out more →Personal Licence application assistanceWe prepare and submit your application.Find out more →Premises Licence application supportNew premises licence applications handled for you.Find out more →Premises Licence transfers and DPS changesTransfers and changes of Designated Premises Supervisor.Find out more →

FAQ

Exeter Personal Licence FAQs

Do I have to take my APLH exam in Exeter?

No. Licensing Solutions provides the training and examination online, so you do not need to travel to a classroom or test centre.

Which council do I apply to if I live in Exeter?

If your normal home address is within the area covered by Exeter City Council, that is the authority that handles your Personal Licence application. Always check your postcode before applying.

Can I use my Personal Licence outside this area?

Yes. A Personal Licence issued under the Licensing Act 2003 is not restricted to one particular premises or city and can be used throughout England and Wales, subject to the relevant premises being appropriately licensed.

Do I also need a Premises Licence?

The Personal Licence and Premises Licence are different. If you operate a venue that sells alcohol or carries out other licensable activities, the premises itself may also need a Premises Licence.

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Book Your Online APLH Course & Exam

Study online and sit your remotely invigilated exam from home or work in Exeter, then use your qualification as part of your Personal Licence application to the appropriate licensing authority.