Licensing
Welcome
Welcome to the Licensing section pages.
The Licensing section, within Resources Management, is involved in the operation of:
Aberdeen Licensing Board: Concerned with licensing premises involved in the sale of alcohol and gambling. To read more about the Board click on the The Licensing Board link.
About the Licensing Committee: Concerned with the licensing and supervision of many other activities. To read more about the Committee click on The Licensing Committee link.
Individuals or organisations wishing to hold certain events may need several licences or permissions. To find out more see the Organising A Public Event.
There are a wide range of activities which are licensed or controlled by the Council. For further details on these please select from the options below:
- Animal Health
Including Animal Boarding Establishments, Dangerous & Wild Animals, Dog Breeding, , Riding Establishments - Licence and Zoos - Consumer Credit
- Houses In Multiple Occupance (HMO)
Please note that the Licensing Section pages are intended to guide you through the procedures associated with making an application for a licence. They are not intended to summarise relatively complex areas of the law. Anyone using these pages should obtain independent advice from their own solicitors, accountants and other advisors.

