Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In Person
- To Renew Storage License, the applicant has to approach the Local Council link
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.
- An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
- 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.
- 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.
- The authority will review your renewal application and documents. If everything is in order, they will make a decision on whether to renew your storage license.
- If your renewal application is approved, you will receive a renewed storage license. Review the license to ensure that any conditions or limitations are understood and followed.
- This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
Required Documents
- Application form
- ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
- Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
- Current license
- Character References
- Security Measures
- Insurance coverage
- Passport size photographs
- Fire safety plan
- Any other documents (if required)
Office Locations & Contacts
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.
Eligibility
- Any storage license holder whose license was expired is eligible to make this application.
Fees
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
Validity
- The validity period of a storage license in Scotland is five years.
Documents to Use
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links
Sample Documents
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
Processing Time
- This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
Instructions
- 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.
Required Information
- Name
- Address
- Nationality
- Business details
- Mailing address
- Contact number
- Email id
- Other details
- Date
- Signature
Need for the Document
- Renewing a storage license in Scotland is the process of applying to the local authority for an extension of the validity period of your existing storage license.
- For more information link
Other uses of the Document/Certificate
Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External Links
Others
Here are some of the substances that may require a storage license in Scotland:
- Flammable liquids, such as petrol and diesel
- Explosives, such as gunpowder and fireworks
- Hazardous waste, such as asbestos and chemicals
- Food, if it is stored in large quantities
- Medicines, if they are stored in large quantities