Renew a scrap metal dealer licence

Documents required before submitting a renewal request

You will need to apply for a Basic Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Your DBS Disclosure is only valid for three months from the date that the disclosure was issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Renew a licence

Please note; all renewal letters are sent out to the applicant as a matter of courtesy and it is your responsibility to make sure you renew your application within plenty of time.

How to apply

1. Complete the scrap metal dealers Scrap metal dealer - new and renewal application form.

2. Ensure you have obtained the required supporting documentation and submit this with the application form. Any application received without supporting documentation will not be processed.

3. View and pay the licence fee prior to submitting your application. Our licensing payments page explains what fees apply and how to pay them.

4. Email the following to licensing@derby.gov.uk:

• completed application form
• supporting documentation
• a copy of your payment receipt.

You must include the supporting documentation and a copy of your payment receipt with the application.

Any application received without a payment receipt or supporting documentation will not be processed.

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Please view Licensing Team Privacy Notices for further information. Printed copies are available on request.