Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Clothing Alteration License, the applicant must approach their respective Local Council in Scotland link

Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The local authority will assess your application and decide whether to grant you a license.
11. Once the applicants meet all the required standards the authority will issue the license.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• A completed application forms
• Proof of identity such as passport, driving license, or other government-issued ID
• Proof of address such as utility bill, council tax bill, or other document that shows your current address.
• Proof of good character (e.g., police check)
• Evidence of training or qualifications
• Proof of insurance

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL
Scottish Government Licensing Team
Area GW14
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Local Council – link
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

The eligibility to apply for Clothing Alteration License also varies depending on the local council. However, some general eligibility criteria include:

• The applicant must be over the age of 18
• The applicant must be a resident of Scotland
• The applicant must have no criminal convictions relating to public health or safety
• The applicant must have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide tailoring services.

• The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Details of service

• A clothing alteration license is a license issued by a local authority in Scotland to a person or business that provides services related to the making, altering, and repairing of clothing.

Tailors typically have a wide range of skills, including:

• Pattern drafting
• Fabric cutting
• Sewing
• Pressing
• Alterations

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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