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Get your

Personal Licence

the easy way!

Bartender happily serving drinks after successful licence application with Barnab.
Bartender happily serving drinks after successful licence application with Barnab.

Take the required APLH exam online, upload your documents, and get your licence with zero stress. We guide you from start to finish.

Take the required APLH exam online, upload your documents, and get your licence with zero stress. We guide you from start to finish.

Fast

Fast

Fast

Fast

Cheap

Cheap

Cheap

Cheap

100% compliant

100% compliant

100% compliant

100% compliant

No confusing forms. No in-person classes. A simple process for busy people.

No confusing forms. No in-person classes. A simple process for busy people.

Best price on the market!

Package includes course, exam and the application preparation

99% pass rate, with two free resits

Accredited by Highfield Qualifications

Thousands of satisfied users

About Personal Licence

About Personal Licence

About Personal Licence

About Personal Licence

What is a
Personal Licence?

What is a Premises Licence?

What is a
Personal Licence?

Whether you're opening a pub, a restaurant, a bar, or even hosting an event space, a licence is essential to operate legally.

Whether you're opening a pub, a restaurant, a bar, or even hosting an event space, a licence is essential to operate legally.

Whether you're opening a pub, a restaurant, a bar, or even hosting an event space, a licence is essential to operate legally.

A Personal Licence is needed if you want to:

A Personal Licence is needed if you want to:

A Personal Licence is needed if you want to:

Work as a designated premises supervisor (DPS)

Authorise alcohol sales at licensed venues

Apply for a premises licence

Personal Licence Application

Key Information

Key Information

Time for licence grant

2 weeks

Online course length

2-3 hours

Barnab assistance fee

£150 + VAT

Council submission fee

£37

DBS check fee

£21.50

What do you need to do?

Requirements

Course and Exam

Complete the course on a laptop or desktop, then choose your preferred exam time. The 1-hour exam is live-invigilated online with a proctor.

DBS Check and Documents

Request your basic DBS check and upload it to the portal along with your passport and selfie.

Submit Application

We prepare your full application pack and send instructions for submission to your council. They issue your licence in about 2 weeks.

How the process works

Barnab chat interface used for easy information gathering from the clients and applicants.

Step 1 - Answer

Get the application
form ready via chat

Instead of long confusing forms, we guide you through a simple, conversational chat.

Virtual exam preparation interface with Barnab user taking a personal licence exam.

Step 2 - Qualify

Take your online exam

You’ll get an email from Highfield with access to the self-study course. Complete the modules and then select your preferred exam times.

A progress tracker on Barnab platform showing status of licensing application steps.

Step 3 - Upload

Generate your
application pack

Upload your DBS certificate, passport, and a passport-style selfie. Your DBS must be less than one month old.

We have impactful numbers

500+

Customers satisfied since launch

£1M

In costs saved for the applicants

350

Councils we work with

150%

Company growth

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What documents do I need?

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 should I request my DBS check?

What’s the exam like?

Where do I take the course?

How do I book the exam through Barnab?

What happens if I fail the exam?

How will I know if I passed the exam?

I passed the exam. What should I do?

How long does it take to get the licence?

What happens after submission?

Choose plan

Premises Licence Application

If you already have a personal licence, your venue just needs the premises licence.

Personal Licence Application

If you are looking to be responsible for alcohol sales in a business.

Personal & Premises Licence Application

For business owners who need to sell alcohol. We handle your personal and premises licence applications.

Total

£150

+ VAT

No complicated forms

100% accurate and hassle-free

Would you like to speak to us?

Choose a time, and we will give you a callback for a free 10-minute consultation!

Hand stamping legal approval document, representing licence approval process through Barnab.

Personal Licence Application

Key Information

Key Information

Time for licence grant

2 weeks

Online course length

2-3 hours

Barnab assistance fee

£150 + VAT

Council submission fee

£37

DBS check fee

£21.50

What do you need to do?

Requirements

Course and Exam

Complete the course on a laptop or desktop, then choose your preferred exam time. The 1-hour exam is live-invigilated online with a proctor.

DBS Check and Documents

Request your basic DBS check and upload it to the portal along with your passport and selfie.

Submit Application

We prepare your full application pack and send instructions for submission to your council. They issue your licence in about 2 weeks.

How the process works

Barnab chat interface used for easy information gathering from the clients and applicants.

Step 1 - Answer

Get the application
form ready via chat

Instead of long confusing forms, we guide you through a simple, conversational chat.

Virtual exam preparation interface with Barnab user taking a personal licence exam.

Step 2 - Qualify

Take your online exam

You’ll get an email from Highfield with access to the self-study course. Complete the modules and then select your preferred exam times.

A progress tracker on Barnab platform showing status of licensing application steps.

Step 3 - Upload

Generate your
application pack

Upload your DBS certificate, passport, and a passport-style selfie. Your DBS must be less than one month old.

We have impactful numbers

500+

Customers satisfied since launch

£1M

In costs saved for the applicants

350

Councils we work with

150%

Company growth

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What documents do I need?

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 should I request my DBS check?

What’s the exam like?

Where do I take the course?

How do I book the exam through Barnab?

What happens if I fail the exam?

How will I know if I passed the exam?

I passed the exam. What should I do?

How long does it take to get the licence?

What happens after submission?

Choose plan

Premises Licence Application

If you already have a personal licence, your venue just needs the premises licence.

Personal Licence Application

If you are looking to be responsible for alcohol sales in a business.

Personal & Premises Licence Application

For business owners who need to sell alcohol. We handle your personal and premises licence applications.

Total

£150

+ VAT

Get a free guide on Licensing in the UK

Leave your details below to download a free guide!

Personal Licence Application

Key Information

Key Information

Time for licence grant

2 weeks

Online course length

2-3 hours

Barnab assistance fee

£150 + VAT

Council submission fee

£37

DBS check fee

£21.50

What do you need to do?

Requirements

Course and Exam

Complete the course on a laptop or desktop, then choose your preferred exam time. The 1-hour exam is live-invigilated online with a proctor.

DBS Check and Documents

Request your basic DBS check and upload it to the portal along with your passport and selfie.

Submit Application

We prepare your full application pack and send instructions for submission to your council. They issue your licence in about 2 weeks.

How the process works

Barnab chat interface used for easy information gathering from the clients and applicants.

Step 1 - Answer

Get the application
form ready via chat

Instead of long confusing forms, we guide you through a simple, conversational chat.

Virtual exam preparation interface with Barnab user taking a personal licence exam.

Step 2 - Qualify

Take your online exam

You’ll get an email from Highfield with access to the self-study course. Complete the modules and then select your preferred exam times.

A progress tracker on Barnab platform showing status of licensing application steps.

Step 3 - Upload

Generate your
application pack

Upload your DBS certificate, passport, and a passport-style selfie. Your DBS must be less than one month old.

We have impactful numbers

500+

Customers satisfied since launch

£1M

In costs saved for the applicants

350

Councils we work with

150%

Company growth

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What documents do I need?

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 should I request my DBS check?

What’s the exam like?

Where do I take the course?

How do I book the exam through Barnab?

What happens if I fail the exam?

How will I know if I passed the exam?

I passed the exam. What should I do?

How long does it take to get the licence?

What happens after submission?

Choose plan

Premises Licence Application

If you already have a personal licence, your venue just needs the premises licence.

Personal Licence Application

If you are looking to be responsible for alcohol sales in a business.

Personal & Premises Licence Application

For business owners who need to sell alcohol. We handle your personal and premises licence applications.

Total

£150

+ VAT

No complicated forms

100% accurate and hassle-free

Would you like to speak to us?

Choose a time, and we will give you a callback for a free 10-minute consultation!

Hand stamping legal approval document, representing licence approval process through Barnab.

Personal Licence Application

Key Information

Key Information

Time for licence grant

2 weeks

Online course length

2-3 hours

Barnab assistance fee

£150 + VAT

Council submission fee

£37

DBS check fee

£21.50

What do you need to do?

Requirements

Course and Exam

Complete the course on a laptop or desktop, then choose your preferred exam time. The 1-hour exam is live-invigilated online with a proctor.

DBS Check and Documents

Request your basic DBS check and upload it to the portal along with your passport and selfie.

Submit Application

We prepare your full application pack and send instructions for submission to your council. They issue your licence in about 2 weeks.

How the process works

Barnab chat interface used for easy information gathering from the clients and applicants.

Step 1 - Answer

Get the application
form ready via chat

Instead of long confusing forms, we guide you through a simple, conversational chat.

Virtual exam preparation interface with Barnab user taking a personal licence exam.

Step 2 - Qualify

Take your online exam

You’ll get an email from Highfield with access to the self-study course. Complete the modules and then select your preferred exam times.

A progress tracker on Barnab platform showing status of licensing application steps.

Step 3 - Upload

Generate your
application pack

Upload your DBS certificate, passport, and a passport-style selfie. Your DBS must be less than one month old.

We have impactful numbers

500+

Customers satisfied since launch

£1M

In costs saved for the applicants

350

Councils we work with

150%

Company growth

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What documents do I need?

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 should I request my DBS check?

What’s the exam like?

Where do I take the course?

How do I book the exam through Barnab?

What happens if I fail the exam?

How will I know if I passed the exam?

I passed the exam. What should I do?

How long does it take to get the licence?

What happens after submission?

Choose plan

Premises Licence Application

If you already have a personal licence, your venue just needs the premises licence.

Personal Licence Application

If you are looking to be responsible for alcohol sales in a business.

Personal & Premises Licence Application

For business owners who need to sell alcohol. We handle your personal and premises licence applications.

Total

£150

+ VAT

Get a free guide on Licensing in the UK

Leave your details below to download a free guide!

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