Apply for a fireworks and explosives licence or registration

Use this guide to help you when applying for fireworks and explosives storage registration.

Period of validity

Licences for fireworks and other explosives that do not require an explosives certificate may be granted for up to five years, as the licensing authority determines.

Fees

NEW - Explosives Licence where a minimum separation distance of greater than 0 metres is prescribed

  • 1 year’s duration £178
  • 2 years’ duration £234
  • 3 years’ duration £292
  • 4 years’ duration £360
  • 5 years’ duration £407

NEW - Explosives Licence where no minimum separation distance or a 0 metres minimum separation distance is prescribed

  • 1 year’s duration £105
  • 2 years’ duration £136
  • 3 years’ duration £166
  • 4 years’ duration £198
  • 5 years’ duration £229

RENEWAL - Explosives Licence where a minimum separation distance of greater than 0 metres is prescribed

  • 1 year’s duration £83
  • 2 years’ duration £141
  • 3 years’ duration £198
  • 4 years’ duration £256
  • 5 years’ duration £313

RENEWAL - Explosives Licence where no minimum separation distance or a 0 metres minimum separation distance is prescribed

  • 1 year’s duration £52
  • 2 years’ duration £83
  • 3 years’ duration £115
  • 4 years’ duration £146
  • 5 years’ duration £178