Applying for a licence or registration for fireworks
If you are thinking of selling and storing fireworks, to do so you will need to apply to Trading Standards.
What are the terms and conditions?
Before applying for a Licence or Registration, please study our guidance on selling and storage requirements.
The Health and Safety Executive also have guidance for businesses on how to store and sell fireworks safely, storage requirements of fireworks in retail premises and a Retailers' risk assessment checklist.
How do I apply for a licence or registration?
You can download an application form at the bottom of this page and return it, along with the necessary fee to Trading Standards.
How much does a licence or registration cost?
- The cost of a new licence for one year's duration is £178.
- To renew an existing licence for one year's duration is £83.
- The cost of an all year licence is £500.
- The cost of a new registration for one year's duration is £105.
- To renew an existing registration for one year’s duration is £52.
- The cost to vary any of the following; the name of licensee or registrant, an address of a site, to transfer a licence or registration, or to replace a lost licence or registration is £35.
- The cost of any other kind of variation not mentioned will be the reasonable cost to Trading Standards having work carried out.
What if I have any queries, concerns or complaints?
If you have queries, concerns or complaints about your application, please contact Trading Standards.
Files available to download
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EXPLOSIVES PETROLEUM FIREWORKS - Your rights when Health & Safety Inspectors take action
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Application for a Registration/Storage Licence under the Manufacture & Storage of Explosives Regulations 2005
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Storing and selling fireworks safely
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Storage of fireworks in Retail Premises
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Fireworks in shops: Retailers' risk assessment checklist
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Guidance on Selling & Storing Fireworks
Page information
http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/?a=198747
