Scotland - Apply for Cleaning License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Cleaning License, the applicant must approach their respective Local Council in Scotland link

Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The local authority will assess your application and decide whether to grant you a license.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Note:If your council issues an identification badge for window cleaners you must wear it visibly while working. Otherwise, you must carry your licence with you while working.

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Required Documents

• A completed application forms
• Proof of identification (e.g., passport or driving license)
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bill or bank statement)
• Proof of your public liability insurance
• A copy of the employer’s liability insurance that covers you, if you are an employee
• At least 2 passport photographs

Office Locations & Contacts

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL


Scottish Government Licensing Team
Post:
Scottish Government Licensing Team
Area GW14
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Local Council – link
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for applying for a Cleaning License vary from council to council in the UK. However, there is some general eligibility criteria that you will need to meet in order to be eligible to apply. These include:

• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must have a clean criminal record.
• The applicant must be able to provide proof of public liability insurance.
• The applicant must be able to provide proof of employer’s liability insurance, if you are an employee.
• The applicant must be able to provide two passport photographs.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to be a window cleaner.

Fees

• The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Details of employer

Need for the Document

• In Scotland, a cleaning license is required to operate as a window cleaner either on your own account or as an employee of a window cleaning business. The license is issued by the local council in the area where you will be working.

Information which might help

• The purpose of the cleaning license in Scotland is to ensure that window cleaners are competent and that they operate in a safe and responsible manner. The license also helps to protect consumers from unscrupulous window cleaners.

Here are some of the benefits of having a window cleaner license in Scotland:

• It shows that you are a competent and professional window cleaner.
• It helps to protect you from legal liability.
• It gives you peace of mind knowing that you are operating in a safe and responsible manner.
• It can help you to attract more customers.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Penalties

• If you work without a licence or make a false statement on your application you may be fined up to £2,500.
• If you do not meet a condition on your licence and continue working you may be fined up to £1,000.
• You must notify the council if you no longer meet the conditions for holding a licence. If you do not you may be fined up to £1,000.
• If the council demands you return your licence and you, don’t you may be fined up to £500.