Second Hand Dealer licence - Licence and permit applications

Licence type
Second Hand Dealer licence
Who should apply?
Any person (sole trader/partnership/company) carrying on a business as a dealer in second hand goods or articles
Definitions and more
Applies to: Stamp dealers; Second-hand book dealers; Antique dealers; Second-hand jewellery dealers; Second-hand car dealers; Second-hand clothes dealers; Dealers in second-hand furniture and/or electrical and gas goods; dealers in second hand general goods
Cost

fees can vary depending on the category of licence being applied for, download our fee list for details on the application fee payable

please note that a 20% surcharge is payable for all temporary licence applications submitted within 28 days of the date the licence is due to start

 

Additional costs

a 20% surcharge is payable for all temporary licence applications submitted within 28 days of the date the licence is due to start.  The application fee for such a licence is;
 

What you need to supply

Application form
Application fee 
Plan of the premises to be licenced*

*not required for applications to operate at Occasional Trade Fairs

Additional information

You cannot apply to renew a licence after it has expired.  An application for licence renewal must be made before the expiry of the current licence.  Any application made up to 28 days later will be a ‘late application.’

if a late application is received, the original licence will expire on the date marked on the licence. However, if the Council decides that ‘Good Cause’ has been shown for the late submission of the application, the previous licence will remain in effect while the renewal is being processed.  You can download our Policy on late applications for further information 

Please ensure you read the guidance notes in the application pack before submitting your application. Please note that all licence application fees are non refundable, you can download our refunds policy for more information. Any requests for a refund due to exceptional circumstances should be made in writing to the Licensing Manager, 249 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ or by email to: licensing@edinburgh.gov.uk 

Application pack
Standard conditions