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1. To Apply for Dry Cleaning License, the applicant has to approach the Scottish Environment Protection Agency link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Include detailed site plans and architectural drawings of the proposed pier. This should demonstrate the layout, dimensions, and any structures or facilities that will be part of the pier.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. 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.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. Once SEPA completes its review, they will make a decision on whether to grant the landfill license. If approved, the license will specify the conditions and requirements that must be adhered to during the landfill operation.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Business Registration
• Business premises
• Environmental Compliance
• Health and safety
• Chemical Handling and Disposal
• Insurance coverage
• Quality Control
• Staff training
• Any other documents (if required)

SEPA Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Angus Smith Building
6 Parklands Avenue
Eurocentral
Holytown
North Lanarkshire
ML1 4WQ
Phone - 0800 80 70 60
Contact link

To be eligible to apply for a dry-cleaning license in Scotland, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must have a suitable premises that meets the requirements of the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012.
• The applicant must have a suitable solvent recovery system.
• The applicant must have a valid reason for operating a dry-cleaning business.
• The applicant must pass an assessment of his/her suitability to operate a dry-cleaning business.

• The applicant has to 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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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 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
• Address
• Nationality
• Business details
• Mailing address
• Contact number
• Email id
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

• In Scotland, a dry cleaning license is a legal document that allows the applicant to operate a dry cleaning business in Scotland. It is issued by the local council in the area where he/she wants to operate his/her dry cleaning business.

• For more information link

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.

e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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Here are some of the benefits of having a dry cleaning license in Scotland:

• It allows the applicant to operate a dry cleaning business in Scotland.
• It gives the applicant the legal authority to use certain solvents and to clean certain types of garments.
• It can help the applicant to find employment in the dry cleaning industry.