DBS Checks For Personal Licence
Care Check provides DBS checks for personal licences to sell alcohol. Our online system promises fast processing at an unbeatable price
If you are hosting events or you run a pub/ restaurant, you will need to apply for a personal licence.
Only one person needs to go through this process, and they will be responsible for any alcohol sold on the premises. Part of this process involves taking a course (which can be done online) and completing a DBS check. This should be evidenced before submitting your licence application.
Basic DBS checks for a personal licence
To obtain a personal licence, you will need to request a Basic DBS check, which may highlight any unspent convictions . It is important to note that a criminal record will not prevent you from receiving your licence. Your convictions will be taken into consideration regarding your ability to handle alcohol responsibly.
You must declare any ‘relevant offences’ you have been convicted of as part of the application process. Once you have made your declaration, the licensing authority will share your application with a Chief Police Officer who will review this information and ultimately make a decision.
What circumstances require an alcohol licence?
There are various alcohol licences and the type you request will depend on the nature of the event or premises. Regardless of the type of licence you apply for, you will still be subject to a basic DBS check.
It is only the person seeking the licence who will need to make an application, all employees do not have to complete the process . It will then be their sole responsibility to ensure that the team handles the sale of alcohol safely.
Single Events
Occasional licences are required for anyone wishing to serve alcohol at a single event. The application will include informing your local council of the event and agreeing to end the event and have everything cleaned up by a specific time.
Please bear in mind that you will require a different alcohol licence altogether if you plan on running more than one event.
Pubs & Restaurants
If you are planning on running a pub or restaurant, you will need to apply for two alcohol licences:
Premises licence – You will have to state the building in which you will be selling the alcohol
Personal licence – This will allow you, or your team, to sell the alcohol.
Outlets Selling Alcohol
You will have to obtain the same two licences for an outlet that sells alcohol as you would for a pub or restaurant comprising a premises and a personal licence.
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Enhanced DBS Checks
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Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Checks
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Highest Level of DBS Checks
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Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Standard DBS Checks
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Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Checks
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Comprehensive Criminal Record Checks
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Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Basic DBS
Checks
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Basic Disclosure & Barring Service Checks
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Criminal Record Checks
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Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Disclosure
Scotland Checks
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Basic Disclosure Scotland Checks
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Criminal Record Checks for Scotland
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Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Volunteers
STANDARD & ENHANCED CHECKS-
Disclosure & Barring Service Checks for Volunteers
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Criminal Record Checks for Volunteer Roles
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Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Enhanced DBS Checks
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Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Checks
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Highest Level of DBS Checks
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Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Standard DBS Checks
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Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Checks
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Comprehensive Criminal Record Checks
-
Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Basic DBS
Checks
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Basic Disclosure & Barring Service Checks
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Criminal Record Checks
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Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Disclosure
Scotland Checks
-
Basic Disclosure Scotland Checks
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Criminal Record Checks for Scotland
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Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Volunteers
STANDARD & ENHANCED CHECKS-
Disclosure & Barring Service Checks for Volunteers
-
Criminal Record Checks for Volunteer Roles
-
Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Enhanced DBS Checks
-
Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Checks
-
Highest Level of DBS Checks
-
Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Standard DBS Checks
-
Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Checks
-
Comprehensive Criminal Record Checks
-
Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Basic DBS
Checks
-
Basic Disclosure & Barring Service Checks
-
Criminal Record Checks
-
Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Disclosure
Scotland Checks
-
Basic Disclosure Scotland Checks
-
Criminal Record Checks for Scotland
-
Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
Volunteers
STANDARD & ENHANCED CHECKS-
Disclosure & Barring Service Checks for Volunteers
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Criminal Record Checks for Volunteer Roles
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Turnaround in as little as 24hrs
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The Disclosure and Barring Service are Increasing their prices from the 2nd December, and we will therefore have to pass this increase on to our customers.
Enhanced DBS Checks will increase to £49.50, with Standard & Basic DBS Checks increasing to £21.50. Any applications submitted after 6pm on Friday 29th November will be charged at the new rate.
Why Choose Care Check For Your DBS Check?
DBS checks can be delayed due to application errors. If you require a Basic DBS certificate before applying for an alcohol licence, you will, of course, not want delays . Our smart paperless system prevents application errors and thus 65% of checks are carried out and returned within 24 hours. A licence can subsequently be completed sooner.
Whether you require assistance with submitting your application, retrieving your certificate or even legislation advice, we are on hand to help.
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You can register easily online, however, if you have any additional questions, please get in touch online or call us on 0333 777 8585 for an informal chat about our services or legislation advice.
Frequently asked questions about DBS checks for a personal licence
Having a criminal record does not automatically prevent you from getting a personal licence. However, if your criminal record shows that you have a ‘relevant offence’, which includes:
- Serious crime or dishonesty
- Certain sexual offences
- Controlled drugs
- Offences created by the Act
this could potentially impact whether your application is approved. Once you have declared your relevant offences, your application will be passed to a Chief Police Officer, who will investigate and decide.
You can apply for a Basic DBS check yourself, which is the level of check required as part of the personal licence application process.
There are other DBS checks that you cannot request yourself, however, these are not required for this particular application.
There is no expiry date on a personal license. This was not always the case, but now you may retain your licence for as long as you wish.
Your personal licence may not have an expiry date, but that does not mean it cannot be revoked. Your licence can be taken away if you are found guilty of a relevant offence after the licence was approved.
