Licences - second hand goods

If you wish to sell second hand goods including used cars you will need to apply for a Second Hand Dealers Licence.  This licensing scheme is administered by the council's Licensing Services in partnership with other council serivces and the Lothian and Borders Police.  Businesses that require a "Second Hand Dealers Licence are:

• Stamp Dealers
• Second Hand Book dealers.
• Antique Dealers.
• Second hand Jewellery dealers.
• Dealers in Second Hand Furniture.
• Dealers in Second Hand Electrical and/or Gas Goods.
• Dealers in Second Hand General Goods.
• Used Motor Vehicles (Used cars)

Second hand motor vehicle dealer's licence relates to all second hand motor vehicle sales and as such includes:

• motor cycles
• motor scooters
• mopeds
• vans, lorries and other commercial vehicles
• caravanette / dormobile type vehicles (self powered caravans)

Further information can be obtained from Licensing Services at the number shown or by using the e-mail link on this page.  Application forms, fees and service standards can be downloaded from the links at the bottom of this page.

Fees:

• Initial Grant (one year) £114.00
• Renewal (one year) £85.00
• Temporary £78.00
• Exemption fee £28.00