Scotland - Apply for Electric Car Charging Station License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Electric Car Charging Station 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. Also, the local council will inspect the premises regarding the safety standards.
11. Once the application meets all the eligibility requirements the authority will issue the license.
12. 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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Required Documents

• A completed application forms
• Proof of identity such as passport, driving license, or other government-issued ID.
• Proof of address such as utility bill, council tax bill, or other document that shows your current address.
• Copy of fire safety certificate.
• Copy of public liability insurance policy.
• A business plan for the charging station
• A site plan for the charging station
• A risk assessment for the charging station
• Proof of funding

Office Locations & Contacts

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL


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

To be eligible to apply for an electric car charging station license in Scotland, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a legal entity, such as a company, partnership, or sole trader.
• Have a registered business address in Scotland.
• Have a valid public liability insurance policy.
• Have the necessary funding to install and operate the charging station.
• Be able to demonstrate that you have the technical expertise to install and operate the charging station in a safe and reliable manner.

Fees

• The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority. The fee may vary depending on the local council. Because each council has their own set of rules and regulations.

Validity

• The Electric Car Charging Station License is valid for five years.

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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
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Name of the premises
• Address

Need for the Document

• An electric car charging station license in Scotland is a permit that is required to install and operate a public electric car charging station.
• The purpose of the license is to ensure that public electric car charging stations are installed and operated in a safe and reliable manner. The license also helps to ensure that charging stations are accessible to all users and that they are in convenient locations.

Information which might help

• An electric car charging station is a device that supplies electrical power to recharge electric vehicles. Electric car charging stations are typically located in public places, such as parking lots, garages, and shopping malls.

There are two main types of electric car charging stations:

• Level 1 charging stations: Level 1 charging stations are the slowest type of electric car charging station. They use a standard 120-volt household outlet to charge an electric vehicle.
• Level 2 charging stations: Level 2 charging stations are faster than Level 1 charging stations. They use a 240-volt outlet to charge an electric vehicle.
• DC fast charging stations: DC fast charging stations are the fastest type of electric car charging station. They can charge an electric vehicle in as little as 30 minutes.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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