Operators who dismantle vehicles to salvage the parts will need to register their business with the local council.

When considering an applicatin the Council must be satisfied that the applicant is a 'fit and proper person' to carry out the business of a motor salvage operator.

The Act requires local Councils to establish and maintain a register of people carrying on a business as a motor salvage operator in their area. The register must contain proscribed information and a fee is chareable for registration or renewal.  Each registration will be valid for a period of three years.

• Click here to download the Guidance Notes to Registration as a Motor Salvage Operatorn (49KB)
  
  
• Click here to dowload the Motor Salvage Operators Guidance on the Relevant Provisions (47KB)
  
  
• Click here to view the Motor Salvage Operators Regulations 2002 (links to external website)
  
  

• Contact Us - Please contact us by telephone on 0115 91 56773 for a preliminary discussion to ascertain whether an application is required.  Alternatively, this information can be requested by a Service Request Form.

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