Personal Licences Holders FAQ

1. How long does a personal licence last for?

• A personal licence is valid for 10 years unless suspended or revoked by the Licensing Board.

2. Who needs to have a personal licence?

1. A designated premises manager must be a personal licence holder.
2. Late night premises also require a personal licence holder to be on the premises after a certain time.
3. Anyone who provides the two-hour mandatory training to anyone who is serving alcohol must be a personal licence holder.

3. Can I have an application form?

• Go to our liquor licence Formfinder for word and PDF forms or applying online.

4. What is the fee?

• Go to  Liquor Licensing Fees for current fee charges.

5. What do I need to put in with the application form?

• We require a copy of your training certificate, fee and one passport style photo before we can process your application.

  See our guidance notes for further information.

6. How do I go about getting training?

• We do not provide training. Local training providers are available.

  UHI Moray run courses when they have enough for a class

  For further information, please see their website: https://www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/

  Training courses can also be provided by Billy Douglas at MB Training.

  For further information, please email: mbtrainingscotland@outlook.com

7. How long does the training certificate last for?

• A refresher course must be completed within five years of the personal licence being issued. Providers as above.

8. How long does the personal licence process take?

• The police have a 21 day consultation period stated in the Act, however if their response is received sooner than that we do our best to get all licences out as soon as possible. You will be advised if there are any issues and the application has to go to a hearing of the Licensing Board.

9. I have lost my licence - what do I do?

• You must report your lost licence to the police who will give you a reference number.

  Once you have the police reference number, please contact licensing@moray.gov.uk with all details.

  For a duplicate licence there is a fee of £25.

  Please confirm parts of the licence you require (ID Badge / Printed Licence)

  (If you require a new ID Badge - please provide a passport style photo)

10. I have changed address - what do I do?

• Send in the laminated page of the licence with a spare photo and a note of your new address and the updated personal licence will be sent to that address.

11. I have changed my name - what do I do?

• Send in the laminated page of the licence with a spare photo and a note of your new name and the updated personal licence will be sent to you.

12. What do I do when I have received my Refresher Training Certificate?

• Once your training is complete certificate received, you must send the licensing team a copy.

  By post to: Licensing Team, Moray Council, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX

  By email: licensing@moray.gov.uk.

  We will retain a copy for our records, update the training schedule for your personal licence and send out an updated training Annex.

  You will need to replace the Annex page in your current licence.

  If you cannot find your personal licence then see question no. 09 above about obtaining a replacement personal licence.