Market operators - Apply for a licence

How to apply

Apply for a licence

A licence is required for operating a market for commercial or private gain.

Forms and guidance

Please ensure that you read the Privacy Notice before submitting a request for a licence.

View the Civic Government Licence Privacy Notice

You will need:

  • Credit or debit card
  • Guidance notes
  • Site or layout plans for uploading
  • Public liability insurance for uploading
  • Current licence details
  • List of vendors
  • Completed vendor checklist for each vendor (see below)

Fire safety

You must complete a fire safety checklist and send it to us before we can process your license application.

When we receive the fire safety form, we know your premises are safe for your customers and staff, and that you have complied with the fire safety regulations.

Vendors Checklist

If you intend to have any caterers or stall holders at your event then you must get them to complete the checklist in the link below and submit this with your market operator's licence application form. Guidance to assist you to complete the form is also available below. 

Objections and representations

If you wish to submit an objection or representation in relation to an application submitted under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 further information and guidance on how to do this is available online.

How to make an objection or representation

 

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