Transferring a premises licence
If you wish to transfer a premises licence, you must first get consent from the existing premises licence holder to prove that they agree to the transfer.
If you are unable to obtain the consent of the exiting premises licence holder you must either:
- Provide a valid reason and provide evidence that you have taken all reasonable steps to obtain consent, or,
- In the case where the existing premises licence holder has become insolvent, there is a 28 day period in which the premises licence may be transferred starting from the day after the premises licence lapsed.
How to apply
To apply to transfer a premises licence you will need to complete:
Note: In order to begin the application process you will need your 'online reference number' which can be located on your premises licence, on our public register, or by obtained contacting us.
Before you submit your application, you must also provide the following supporting documentation:
- The transfer consent form (PDF, 251 KB) which must be completed and signed by the existing premises licence holder (or reasons why you haven't been able to obtain consent (PDF, 10 KB)).
- A copy of the premises licence.
- Evidence that you have the right to work in the UK. This must either be a valid passport or a share code obtainable from the Home Office website.
Once you have uploaded the required supporting documentation you will be prompted to pay the application fee:
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application for transfer of premises licence | £23 |
How long will it take to process
There are set timescales stated in the legislation for determining a transfer application. If Merseyside Police do not object to your application, it is automatically granted after 14 days. If your application receives objections it will be decided at a Licensing Sub-Committee hearing.
General information
If you are not experienced in the submission of licence applications, you may wish to consider contacting a licensing solicitor or licensing agent to carry out this work on your behalf. If applications are submitted incorrectly or are not of the required standard, they may be rejected and you will lose your fee. Please note that the licensing authority are only able to provide basic guidance, which is published on our web pages.
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