Metal dealers - Licences and permissions

How to apply

You will need:

  • a credit or debit card
  • plans or layout of premises
  • previous licence details
  • to have read the guidance notes
  • certificate of compliance

The application fee for a metal dealer's licence £397.00 (for a 3 year licence)

The application fee for a temporary metal dealer's licence is £198.50 (A temporary licence is valid for a maximum of 6 weeks)

The application fee for an itinerant metal dealer's licence £397.00 (for a 3 year licence)

The application fee for a temporary itinerant metal dealers licence is £198.50 (A temporary licence is valid for a maximum of 6 weeks)

Apply for a licence online

If downloading an application form, ensure that you have read the Civic Government Licence Privacy Notice.

Download an application form

Forms and guidance

HMRC Check Code requirements were introduced 2 October 2023.

View check code requirements

Guidance on making an objection or representation in relation to an application submitted

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 to download.

Download metal dealer licence guidance and forms

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