You need to be licensed by us to sell or store fireworks.

You need to:

• store the fireworks safely
• know your fire drill
• display a sign where fireworks are supplied or exposed for supply

Apply for a licence online

Fees for fireworks and explosives licences

Fees for licences are based on the minimum separation distance for storing the fireworks and explosives.

Guidance on the separation distances needed for storing fireworks and explosives is available on the HSE website.

Licence to store explosives where a minimum separation distance of greater than 0 metres is prescribed

• 1 year £202
• 2 years £266
• 3 years £333
• 4 years £409
• 5 years £463

Renewal of licence to store explosives where a minimum separation distance of greater than 0 metres is prescribed

• 1 year £94
• 2 years £161
• 3 years £226
• 4 years £291
• 5 years £357

Licence to store explosives where no minimum separation distance or a 0 metres minimum separation distance is prescribed

• 1 year £119
• 2 years £154
• 3 years £190
• 4 years £226
• 5 years £260

Renewal of licence to store explosives where no minimum separation distance or a 0 metres minimum separation distance is prescribed

• 1 year £59
• 2 years £94
• 3 years £132
• 4 years £166
• 5 years £202

New or renewal licence to supply fireworks throughout the year, one year's duration

£500   

Varying name, address, transfer or replacement of lost licence

£40