Second-hand vehicle dealers licence - Licences and permissions

Description

A licence is required for the sale of second hand vehicles and motorcycles.

How to apply

You will need:

  • to have read the guidance notes
  • details of current license
  • a credit or debit card

The application fee for a second hand vehicle dealers licence is £603.00 (for a 3 year licence)

The application fee for a temporary second hand vehicle dealers licence is £301.50 (A temporary licence is valid for a maximum of 6 weeks)

The application fee for an additional premises is £156.00. This applies only where you currenly hold a second hand vehicle dealers licence and are applying for another premises in addition to this. 

Apply for a licence online

Before submitting a request for a licence, ensure that you read the Civic Government Licence Privacy Notice.

Download an application form

Forms and guidance

Fire safety

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

View fire safety checklists

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.

Making an objection or representation to a licence application

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 also available.

View all guidance documents

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