Gambling premises licence transfer

You can apply to transfer a gambling premises licence into your name.

Before you start

You must be 18 or over.

You must have an operating licence or have an application for one in progress.

Operating licences are issued by the Gambling Commission

You must have the right to occupy the premises

How much it costs

The fee depends on the type of premises.

Gambling premises licence transfer fees

How to apply

• log into your MyAccount (or create an account if you don't already have one) to complete the form. MyAccount is an easier and quicker way to interact with us and is available 24/7. For information about MyAccount visit the find out more page 
• complete the application form
• pay the appropriate fee

Gambling premises licence transfer

Advertising your application

You must send a copy of your application to the following responsible authorities:

• Gambling Commission, Kent Police, HMRC and Child Protection (KCC Social Services)
• Notice to responsible authorities of transfer form A [individual applicant]
• Notice to responsible authorities of transfer form B [multiple applicants]

You do not need to advertise your application in a newspaper or display a site notice.

What happens next?

If no representations are received, we will issue your licence within 5 working days.

If representations are received, we will hold a hearing of a licensing sub-committee which all parties are invited to attend. The committee will decide whether to grant or refuse the application.