Sex shop - Apply for a licence

How to apply

Apply for a licence

A sex shop licence is needed for any premises or other venue that sell a significant degree of sex articles such as sex toys, books or videos.

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:

  • Credit or debit card
  • Guidance notes
  • Details of current licence

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 below.

View sex shop guidance and forms

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