Local licensing guide · York

Personal Licence Course York

Online APLH Exam & Local Licensing Guide

Applicants in York can study for the APLH and take their remotely invigilated online examination through Licensing Solutions before submitting their Personal Licence application.

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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£37statutory application fee
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Applying for a Personal Licence in York

City of York Council is the licensing authority for qualifying residents of York. Applicants should follow the council’s current guidance for qualification evidence, photographs, criminal-record documentation and the £37 statutory application fee.

Official licensing authority City of York 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 York

For premises in York, City of York Council separately deals with Premises Licence applications. Where an application includes alcohol sales, the venue will need an appropriate DPS arrangement.

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

York Personal Licence FAQs

Do I have to take my APLH exam in York?

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 York?

If your normal home address is within the area covered by City of York 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 York, then use your qualification as part of your Personal Licence application to the appropriate licensing authority.