Apply for a Second Hand Vehicle Dealer License
The Council is responsible for the processing of all licence applications including Second Hand Vehicle Dealer.
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Subject to certain statutory exceptions, if you wish to deal in second hand vehicles, you may need a licence from your council. You will be required to keep records of each transaction.
You must be deemed to be a fit and proper person to deal in second hand goods and your premises must be suitable for the purpose.
The following licence fee is payable:
- £650 for 1 year
- £100 for 6 weeks.
There will be consultation with the local Chief Constable and other relevant consultees.
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the period of six months permitted for final determination of applications.
Apply online for a Second Hand Dealer licence or download the attached second hand vehicle dealer application form attached.
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- Erred in law
- Used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- Acted contrary to natural justice
- Didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner.
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- Erred in law
- Used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- Acted contrary to natural justice
- Didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner.
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- Erred in law
- Used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- Acted contrary to natural justice
- Didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner.
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
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