Changes to the process for lodging licensing applications
Following improvements designed at making it quicker and easier to lodge licensing applications, customers are now able to go online to access licensing application forms and make payments.
Applications and payments are no longer accepted at council payment offices or other council buildings.
This covers applications and payments for the following licenses:
- Alcohol licences
- Gambling licences
- Hire car licences
- HMO licences
- Various types of civic government licences e.g. street traders, public entertainment etc
Customers can access application forms and relevant information on all types of licences administered by the West Lothian Council Licensing Team via the licensing section of the West Lothian Council website: https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/licensing
Only the most up to date version of the application forms can be accepted and customers should use the council's website to access these and the guidance notes which provide details of how to lodge applications.
Customers are encouraged to email applications as this is the quickest way to lodge them. The best way to contact the Licensing Team is by emailing licensingservices@westlothian.gov.uk
Alternatively, applications can be posted to the address detailed in the guidance notes.
Once an application is checked and is complete for processing, a link will be sent to allow customers to pay the required fee (if applicable).
Please note payments cannot be made using the "pay for it" function on the council website.
