- Licence type
- Knife dealer licence
- Who should apply?
- Anyone who is a dealer in knives or blades
- Definitions and more
- You need a licence to be a dealer in certain types of knives (generally 'non-domestic' knives), swords, blades or sharply pointed articles. This includes: knives; daggers; non-domestic knife blades; swords; any article which has a blade or is sharply pointed, and which is made or adapted for use for causing injury
- Cost
- What you need to supply
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Application form
Application fee - Additional information
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You cannot apply to renew a licence after it has expired. An application for licence renewal must be made before the expiry of the current licence. Any application made up to 28 days later will be a ‘late application.’
if a late application is received, the original licence will expire on the date marked on the licence. However, if the Council decides that ‘Good Cause’ has been shown for the late submission of the application, the previous licence will remain in effect while the renewal is being processed. You can download our Policy on late applications for further information
Please ensure you read the guidance notes in the application pack before submitting your application.
Please also note that all licence application fees are non refundable, you can download our refunds policy if you require further information. Any requests for a refund due to exceptional circumstances should be made in writing to the Licensing Manager, 249 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ or by email to: licensing@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Application pack
- Standard conditions