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Premises licence transfer
This page is aimed at individuals or businesses, who may need to apply to transfer an existing premises licence. For example if a business which has a premises licence is sold, the new owners can apply to have the licence transferred into their name(s), if they have the consent of the existing licence holder(s).
Things to think about before applying for a transfer
Alcohol
Every premises licence that includes the sale or supply of alcohol must include a DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor). The DPS must be a personal licence holder.
If you are considering taking on a premises licence which includes the sale or supply of alcohol you need to find out if the present DPS is still going to be working at the premises after the transfer.
If the existing DPS is not staying on then you will need a new DPS and personal licence holder before the transfer can be granted. This may involve another application to change the named 'DPS' on the licence
Licensing conditions
You should familiarise yourself with the licence which is in force and any conditions which relate to the licence.
You should do this before you apply for the transfer especially if you plan to ask for the transfer to take immediate effect.
Once the transfer is granted the responsibility to operate the premises licence in accordance with any conditions which are present on the licence will pass to you.
If you need any help and guidance in understanding the meaning of any conditions on the licence please contact Licensing Office as a matter of urgency.
How to apply to transfer a premises licence
To apply for a transfer is a fairly straight forward process. If you are the person who is going to succeed the existing licence holder you simply need to fill out the appropriate transfer application form below.
The current licence holder then needs to sign a form to give their consent to the transfer.
You then send copies of the forms, along with the original premises licence plus the fee of £23 to the Licensing Authority. You must also serve a copy of the application on:
Merseyside Police (Licensing Division)
Manor Road Police Station
Manor Road
Wallasey
CH44 1DA.
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