Apply for a transfer of a premises licence

The Licensing Act 2003 allows a premises licence to be transferred to another person/company. This is usually made when the premises has been sold from one person/company to another.

You need to apply for a transfer of the premises licence if the only change is the identity of the premises licence holder and does not alter the licence in any other way.

Restrictions

You must be 18 or over to apply for a variation of a premises licence to specify an individual as a DPS.

Displaying your licence

Part A of the updated licence should be kept safely at the premises. Police or council officers can ask to inspect them at any time.

You must display the updated Part B, the licence summary, at your premises where it can be easily seen.

Downloadable documents

Licensing Acts 2003 guidance notes (PDF, 1 MB)

Application for transfer of a premises licence form (PDF, 262 KB)

Application for transfer of a premises licence form (Word doc, 40 KB)

Transfer consent form (Word doc, 19 KB)

Transfer consent form (PDF, 101 KB)

Statement of Licensing Policy 2024/2029 Eastbourne Borough Council (PDF, 453 KB)

Statement of Licensing Policy 2022/2027 Lewes District Council (PDF, 169 KB)

Apply for transfer of a premises licence

You'll need to provide copies of the following:

• Application for a transfer premises licence
• Transfer consent form
• Copy of premises licence

Complete the application and then click on link below.

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You will be taken to the online portal where you can upload the documents and pay the fee of £23.00.