SEPA's Registry
Service status
A sophisticated criminal cyber-attack has had a major impact on the way SEPA works. We are working through all the services that we provide to understand what we need to do in the short and longer term to restore services. We are approaching this work with a sense of urgency.
- Check the service status
- Approach to Delivery of Services Until June 2021
- Information about the cyber-attack
Service status update 6 May 2021: Public register
What are we able to do now?
We are currently unable to access any documentation on our Public Register and unfortunately cannot provide any documentation regarding authorised sites or ongoing applications.
What should you do now?
Check regular updates
Next update: 14 May 2021
SEPA's Registry
Our Registry teams provide two main functions, environmental licensing support and maintenance of the public registers
Environmental licensing support
We can help support you through the licence/registration application process. See our FAQs below for the most commonly asked questions or contact us using our online contact form.
Public registers
SEPA is obliged by various pieces of legislation to maintain and make available information held on the public registers. Please contact us by using our online contact form.
Is my septic tank registered?
Please contact us using the online contact form.
If my septic tank is not registered how do I apply?
Guidance on how to apply to register your septic tank is available on our application forms page.
Waste Carriers – who is registered?
Our online application service for new and renewal of waste carriers or brokers registrations is currently unavailable.
A list of registered Carriers/Brokers is available on our website.
SEPA will treat all registrations due to expire before 1 April 2021 as extended until 30 June 2021. We will provide updated information on how to submit a renewal application when this is available.
For confirmation on whether an operator is registered as a Professional Collector & Transporter of Waste contact us by using our online contact form.
How do I apply and pay for my Waste Carriers Licence or Renewal?
Our online application service for new and renewal of waste carriers or brokers registrations is currently unavailable.
If your registration is due to expire before 1 April 2021 SEPA will treat it as extended until 30 June 2021. We will provide updated information on how to submit a renewal application when this is available.
How much is a licence/registration?
Full details of all our current costs are available on our charging scheme pages.
How do I apply for a licence?
All forms and guidance documents are available on our regulatory applications page.