Second hand vehicle dealers licence - Apply for a licence

How to apply

Apply for a licence

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

Forms and guidance

Applications for Licence

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:

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.

You will need:

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 also available below/

Download second hand vehicle dealer guidance and forms

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