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Club premises certificate

You need a club premises certificate to authorise the supply of alcohol and regulated entertainment in a qualifying club.

Apply for a certificate

Before you start

The club must meet the following conditions before it can become licensed:

  • the club must operate and be focused on its declared objectives
  • there should be a minimum of 25 members
  • alcohol should only be provided to members and must be supplied either by or on behalf of the club
  • 2 day wait for new members: anyone applying for membership or being nominated for membership must wait at least 2 days after their application or nomination is granted before they can enjoy any membership privileges
  • 2 day hold on privileges for instant members: if someone becomes a member without applying or being nominated, they cannot access member privileges for at least 2 days

Read the guidance notes for club premises certificates before you apply.

Apply for a club premises certificate

Fees

View our guide to club premises certificate fees.