Traders/dealers licences

When you send your application you must include:

• two passport size colour photos (no hats to be worn in the photo)
• detailed location plan of where you want to put your van or the area of operation if you are a mobile trader
• written permission from the land owner where you want to put your van
• if you are an employer applying for a static street trader licence you need to check with your planning office to find out if planning permission is needed too. You can email planningenquiry@northlan.gov.uk

You  need a street trader licence if you want to sell goods or provide a service in a public place.

You do not need a street trader licence for:

• sale of newspapers only
• sale of milk by or on behalf of someone registered under the Food Safety Act 1990
• sale of coal or fuel that comes from coal or coke
• any activity where a certificate under the Pedlars Act 1871 has been granted
• any activity where another type of licence is needed
• organising or taking part in a public charitable collection that has been granted permission under subsection (16) of section 119 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982

When you send your application you must include:

• two passport size colour photos (no hats to be worn in the photo)
• copy of your third party indemnity insurance policy to the value of £1,000,000 (renewal licence only)

If you are applying for the first time we will ask you to provide relevant insurance during the process and before the licence is granted.

You must have a valid licence and badge before you can operate as a window cleaner.

Yo can view the fees in our Miscellaneous licences - Civic Government Act 1982