You need to register with us to store explosives (that do not require an explosive certificate) such as:

• fireworks
• other pyrotechnic substances and articles
• small arms ammunition

Please contact trading standards for further advice on the requirements for storing explosives - details are to the right of this page.

Costs

Fees can be viewed below. Cheques should be made payable to 'City of York Council'.

• Store Licence 1 years duration £170.00
• Store Licence 2 years duration £245.00
• Store Licence 3 years duration £300.00 
• Store Licence Renewal 1 years duration £80.00
• Store Licence Renewal 2 years duration £135.00
• Store Licence Renewal 3 years duration £190.00 
• Registration Fee 1 years duration £100.00
• Registration Fee 2 years duration £135.00
• Registration Fee 3 years duration £155.00 
• Renewal of Registration 1 years duration £50.00
• Renewal of Registration 2 years duration £85.00
• Renewal of Registration 3 years duration £110.00 
• Licence Fee (as a fireworks retailer) outside traditional selling period £500.00

Apply to register to store explosives

An application form to renew your licence to store explosives is to the right of this page.

Return your completed form and payment to the contact address to the right of this page.