Apply for a licence - Knife dealers

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Applications for licence

We are asking customers to only submit essential applications or paperwork which should be done either using the on-line facility on the relevant pages of the Council’s website or by scanning application forms, documents etc. and e-mailing them to licensing@highland.gov.uk

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You will need:

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

Apply for a licence

A licence is required for anyone dealing knives (this includes any object with a sharp point such as a sword).

You do not need a licence for:

• Folding pocket knives whose blades do not exceed 3.5 inches in length or knives designed for domestic use
• Kirpans or skean dhus whose blades do not exceed 3.5 inches in length
• Knife blades designed for domestic use

• Knife dealers application form
• Knife dealers guidance notes
• Knife dealers conditions of licence
• Knife dealers notice of application
• Knife dealers certificate of compliance

• Phone: 01349 886609
• Online enquiry form