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You'll need a copy of your passport, a passport-style selfie or photo, and a basic DBS certificate that's less than one month old when submitting your personal licence application to the council.

Request your DBS check after you've passed the APLH exam. The DBS certificate must be less than one month old when your personal licence application is submitted to the licensing authority.

The APLH Level 2 exam is a 1-hour online examination that's live-invigilated. You'll need a PC or laptop with a front-facing camera, Chrome browser, a smartphone, photo ID, and a quiet, private room to complete the personal licence qualification.

You'll receive login details via email to access the APLH course on the Highfield platform. Check your mailbox and SPAM folder. The personal licence training is a self-study course, takes 2-3 hours, and must be completed on a laptop or desktop computer.

After finishing the e-learning course, log back into the Barnab portal and indicate your availability for 3 exam slots in the coming days. A team member will book one slot and send confirmation via email. The exam is not booked until you receive email confirmation.

You're entitled to two free resits with the Pro+ package (£180). The Starter package (£120) charges £50 per exam resit. The Full Agent package (£280) includes unlimited exam retakes until you pass. Just return to the Barnab portal, choose new exam slots, and we'll book them for you.

A member of the Barnab team will send you the APLH certificate if you passed. With the Pro+ or Full Agent packages, results are sent within 1 working day. Standard results are typically sent within 24 hours after completing the personal licence exam.

Ensure all supporting documents (passport, passport-like selfie, and DBS check) are uploaded to the portal. Once complete, a team member will send your personal licence application pack via email for council submission. With the Full Agent package (£280), we handle the entire application process on your behalf.

Once your application is submitted to the licensing authority, councils usually issue your personal licence within a maximum of 2 weeks. Most personal licences are issued within one week of submission.

The licensing authority reviews your application, sends a confirmation email, and then posts your personal licence card to the home address you provided. Some councils might require you to print and send the application pack to them. This is rare, but unfortunately still happens sometimes. If your council requires you to do so, please let us know and we will post your personal licence certificate to you.

Personal licence costs include the council application fee (typically £37-£100), APLH accredited course (£100-£200), and DBS check (£23-£38). Barnab offers three packages: Starter (£120), Pro+ (£180 - most popular), and Full Agent (£280 - includes application fees worth £73). All packages include the accredited APLH Level 2 course and exam.

Yes, if you're authorizing alcohol sales at licensed premises in England and Wales as a designated premises supervisor (DPS), you must hold a valid personal licence. Staff can sell alcohol under supervision without a personal licence.

Certain convictions (relevant offences under the Licensing Act 2003) may affect your personal licence application. The licensing authority reviews each case individually. Minor or spent convictions typically don't prevent approval. Your DBS check will reveal any issues early in the application process. The Full Agent package (£280) includes a 100% money-back guarantee if not approved.

Personal licences issued after April 2015 have no expiry date and remain valid indefinitely unless revoked, suspended, or surrendered. You must notify the licensing authority within 14 days of address changes or relevant convictions.

The Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) is the mandatory Level 2 qualification required for all personal licence applications in England and Wales. It covers licensing law, social responsibilities of alcohol retail, and licensing objectives. You must pass the APLH exam before submitting your personal licence application. All Barnab packages include the accredited APLH course and exam.

Personal licences issued in England and Wales are recognized across both countries. You can work as a designated premises supervisor (DPS) at any licensed premises in England or Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland operate separate licensing systems requiring different qualifications.

With Barnab, complete the APLH course in one day, take the exam within 2-3 days, obtain your DBS check within 5-7 days, and receive your personal licence from the council within 2 weeks of submission. Total timeline: approximately 3-4 weeks from start to licensed DPS. Pro+ and Full Agent packages offer priority scheduling and faster results.

The DPS is the personal licence holder who has day-to-day responsibility for alcohol sales at specific licensed premises. Every premises licence that authorizes alcohol sales in England and Wales must name a DPS who holds a valid personal licence.