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Scrap Metal Dealers

Apply and pay

Use this service to apply and pay for a scrap metal dealer's licence.

You’ll need to pay:

  • £282 for a scrap metal collectors licence
  • £604 for a scrap metal site licence

Before you get started

To apply for a licence, you’ll need to:

  • have a recent basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • apply and pay for your licence online

What happens next

Once we’ve received your application and fee, we’ll process it. If your application is successful, we’ll write to you.