Get it done for you: our licence application service
Written by Sam Allcock · Last updated 23 August 2026 · Pricing and model checked against our own published fee-blocks on the date above
If you'd rather not fill in a licence application from scratch, we can prepare it - and the document pack behind it - from your answers, but you always submit it yourself, direct to the SIA, your council, DVSA or the Environment Agency.
We never log into a government portal on your behalf, and our fee is always shown separately from the statutory fee you pay the authority direct.
This page explains exactly what "done for you" means in practice, what it costs licence by licence, how the three-step process works, and who it's genuinely worth it for.
This is a paid, optional service, not a legal requirement - the free official route is always available, and for some licences (see below) it's honestly the better choice.
What does "done for you" actually mean?
It means we do the drafting and checking, and you keep control of the submission and the relationship with the authority.
Working from a short form and any documents you send us, we prepare (or check) the application itself, plus supporting material such as an operating schedule, a premises plan summary, or a document checklist specific to your licence class - then send the finished pack back to you to review.
You then submit it yourself, in your own name, through the SIA's account system, your council's portal, or DVSA's own service, and you pay the statutory fee direct to that authority - not to us.
What's the transparent pricing model?
Our service fee is a separate, fixed amount from the statutory fee set by the licensing authority, and both are shown to you before you pay anything, in line with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024's rules against drip pricing.
The table below shows our current fee for each licence we offer a fixed-price pack for - the statutory fee is always on top, paid directly to the relevant authority, and the free official route is always linked so you can compare.
| Licence | Our fee (from) | Statutory fee (paid direct) | Free official route |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIA application check | £149 | £204 | GOV.UK → |
| Personal alcohol licence | £129 | £37 | GOV.UK → |
| Premises licence | £249 | £100–£1,905 | GOV.UK → |
| HGV operator licence pack | £129 | £658 | GOV.UK → |
| HMO application | £199 | Varies by council | GOV.UK → |
Statutory fee figures are the ones verified and dated on each licence's own guide (see the linked pages); the HGV figure combines the £257 application and £401 issue fees. Premises and HMO fees are banded or council-set - see our premises licence guide and HMO cost guide for your exact figure.
How does it work, step by step?
It's a three-step process, and at no point do we take over your login or submit anything on a government website ourselves.
- Tell us what you need. Fill in the enquiry form below with your licence type and a bit of context - we'll come back with what we need from you and confirm the fixed fee.
- We prepare your pack. Working from your answers and documents, we draft or check your application and its supporting paperwork, then send it back for you to review and amend.
- You submit it yourself. You log into your own SIA account, council portal or DVSA service, upload the pack, and pay the statutory fee direct to that authority.
Who is this for, and who is it not for?
It suits people who are short on time or nervous about getting a form wrong, not people who want us to handle a dispute with an authority.
It tends to make most sense for sole traders, small operators and landlords applying for the first time, or for anyone who's had an application bounced back once already and wants a second pair of eyes before they resubmit.
It's not for contested premises licence hearings, SIA refusals and appeals, DVSA Public Inquiries, or anything that needs someone with rights of audience - that's reserved legal work under the Legal Services Act 2007, and we'll point you to a licensing solicitor instead of attempting it ourselves.
Is this an official government service?
No - apply for licence is run by Domain Farm Ltd, a private UK company, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to GOV.UK, the SIA, the DVSA, the Environment Agency, or any local council or government body.
We never ask for your government account password, never log into a portal for you, and we say so clearly here and on our independence statement.
Wherever a licence can be applied for directly and for free, we tell you and link straight to it - the table above does exactly that for every licence we currently offer help with.
Frequently asked questions
Do you submit my application for me?
No. You always submit your own application, in your own name, direct to the authority - we prepare and check the pack, but we never touch a government portal on your behalf.
Is your fee instead of the government fee?
No. Our fee is a separate, fixed amount for our preparation work, shown alongside the statutory fee before you pay anything; the statutory fee always goes direct to the authority, never to us.
What if I don't want to pay for help?
That's completely fine, and it's what most applicants do - every licence page on this site links the free official route, and the table above links it again for each licence we cover.
Which licences can you help with?
We currently offer a fixed-price pack for SIA applications, personal and premises alcohol licences, the HGV operator's licence, and HMO applications; for waste carrier, taxi/PHV or anything else, tell us in the form and we'll advise honestly on whether it's worth it.
Do you handle contested applications, hearings or appeals?
No. Advocacy at a hearing or Public Inquiry, and conducting an appeal, are reserved legal activities we're not authorised to carry out - we'll refer you to a licensing solicitor instead.
apply for licence is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to GOV.UK, the SIA, the DVSA, the Environment Agency, any local council or any government body. Our done-for-you service is optional and priced separately from the statutory fee you pay the authority direct - the free official route is always available. This page is general information, not legal or professional advice.
Request help with your application
Tell us a bit about what you need, and we'll come back with what we require from you and confirm the fixed fee before any work starts.