Personal licences

What you need to provide and how to apply

Before you apply you must have:

  • a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. This must be less than one month old when you submit your application, otherwise it will be rejected
  • an accredited qualification
  • two passport sized photographs on a light background, which should be countersigned
  • proof of your right to work in the UK. For example, a current passport or birth certificate
  • completed a certificate of disclosure of convictions form to declare relevant foreign offences, and forfeiture of a personal licence in the past 5 years

Request a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check

Ask someone to certify your photos

Complete disclosure of convictions and declaration form

Fees

Personal licences 2023/2024
Gross fee
2024/2025
Gross fee
(from 1 April 2024)

Application for grant or renewal of a personal licence

£37.00

£37.00

Application for copy of licence on theft, loss etc. of personal licence

£10.50

£10.50

Notification of a change of address of a personal licence

£10.50

£10.50

Apply for a personal licence

Pay the application fee

Right to appeal

You have the right to appeal against a licensing decision.

The police may also appeal against decisions in certain circumstances.