Anyone who wants to sell alcohol or authorise its sale in England or Wales needs a personal licence. This includes owners, managers, and supervisors of businesses that sell alcohol, such as pubs, bars, restaurants, and shops.

To apply for a personal licence in the UK, you must first complete a recognised training course, the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) qualification. Then, you need to submit your application to your local council along with the certificate.

The average time is around 5 to 10 weeks from the date of application.

Yes, you can take the personal licence training course online through an accredited training provider. The course typically takes around 4-6 hours to complete.

The personal licence exam covers the topics covered in the training course, such as licensing law, social responsibility, and the protection of children from harm. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions.

A personal licence in the UK is valid for 10 years, after which you need to renew it. You can renew your personal licence by submitting a renewal application to your local council at least 10 weeks before the expiry date of your licence. It is recommended that holders undertake refresher training within 5 years of the date of issue of personal licence.