Admission to the Freedom

Admission to the Freedom, both of the Company and of the City of London, is obtained in one of the following ways:

• By Servitude. That is by having served a term of Apprenticeship according to the custom of London.
• By Patrimony. That is by being the son of a Freeman and born after his admission.
• By Redemption. That is by purchase, when not entitled by Servitude or Patrimony.

Candidates must be over the age of 21, and should have been known by their Proposers and Seconders (who must be Liverymen of the Company) for at least two years.

Admission to the Livery

Admission to the Freedom of the Company entitles the Candidate to make immediate application for the Freedom of the City of London and, as soon as this has been granted, may at once proceed to take up the Livery of the Company. (please also refer to Obtaining the Freedom of the City for further details). In so doing, will be following in the traditions of the Livery Companies and their members who, throughout the history of the City of London, have played an important part in its government and administration.

Among many privileges enjoyed by Liverymen is that of attending Common Hall in order to take part in the election of the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs and other Officers of the City of London

Membership of the Company is strictly regarded as being a commitment for life.

For further information please refer to Contacting us