Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centre Permit

What is it?

An Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permit lasts for 10 years. Once granted, it entitles you to provide an unlimited number of category D gaming machines available for use on the premises for which the permit relates.

You do not require an operating licence or personal licence from the Gambling Commission.

If I am issued a permit, do I need to keep a copy of my permit on the premises?

Yes a copy of the permit must be kept on the premises and should be available for inspection at all times. It is an offence not to produce it when requested to do so by the police, an enforcement officer, or an authorised local authority officer.

What happens if my permit has been lost, stolen or damaged?

You should apply for a replacement permit straight away by completing the necessary application form and submitting it along with the replacement fee of £10.50, to the address above.

When do I need to renew my permit?

Even though your permit is granted for 10 years (unless it lapses, as above) an application renewal should be made no later than the two months before the permit is due to expire.

The renewal procedure is almost identical to the grant procedure except that you should return the original permit along with your renewal forms and fees.