If a premises licence lapses because the licence holder has died, become incapacitated, or become insolvent, an Interim Authority Notice (IAN) allows the licence to be reinstated quickly.
An IAN can be submitted by:
- Someone with a legal interest in the premises, or
- Someone connected to the former licence holder.
When to apply
You must submit an IAN within 28 days of the date the premises licence lapsed.
What happens after you apply
- The premises licence is reinstated.
- The person who submits the IAN becomes the licence holder.
- The IAN lasts for 3 months, during which a formal application to transfer the licence can be made.
If the applicant is an individual who does not have the right to live and work in the UK, or is restricted from carrying out licensable activities, the application will be considered invalid.
How to apply
Guidance notes are available via the online application form (you can also refer to the revised guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003):
Submit an Interim Authority Notice
Documents required
For individual applicants, you must upload:
- Proof of your right to work in the UK
Applications without valid proof of work entitlement cannot be accepted.
Fee
The fee for submitting an Interim Authority Notice is £23, payable at the time of application.
