A licence is required to operate a business buying and/or selling certain types of second-hand goods in Falkirk.

Falkirk Council has resolved that the dealing in the following classes of good or articles require to be licensed:-

• household effects, including electrical and gas goods and home entertainment
• personal effects including clothing, watches, jewellery, photographic equipment and mobile telephone equipment
• bicycles and scooters
• motor vehicles, motor cycles and caravans including spare parts, accessories and tyres
• antiques, paintings, historical prints and maps
• stamps and coins
• antique and modern furniture and soft furnishings
• sports equipment
• personal computers, laptops, tablets and associated computing equipment
• musical instruments
• DVD and Blu-ray discs, CDs and vinyl records
• DIY equipment
• audio equipment
• prams, buggies and baby equipment

To operate the business of second hand dealing in the Falkirk Council area you need a licence. Licences are issued by Falkirk Council in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.

Generally a Second Hand Dealer Licence is granted for 3 years. Our fees and charges page has more information on the applicable fees.