Apply for an unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit
Premises which are mainly used for people to play on gaming machines, such as small arcades in holiday parks, theme parks and seaside resorts, must have a Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) gaming machine permit.
This permit is valid for 10 years and can be renewed. There are no annual fees.
Machine types
Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centres can provide category D machines for use by families and unaccompanied children.
However, if the operator of a Family Entertainment Centre wants to provide category C machines and category D machines, they must instead apply for:
Holders of Premises Licences cannot apply for Family Entertainment Centre gaming machine permits.
Apply by email
To apply by email, complete the downloadable application form with a scan of your signature and email it to: licensing@birmingham.gov.uk.
After we receive your application, a licensing officer will contact you to arrange payment for the appropriate fee.
Do not submit cheques or postal orders for payment of your application as we are unable to accept them.
Page last updated: 27 July 2023
