Petroleum spirits storage

Apply and pay

Apply

To apply for a new petroleum storage certificate or to renew one, contact a Petroleum Officer by emailing Trading.Standards@Essex.gov.uk.

Pay

There are several ways to pay for your petroleum spirits storage certificate.

Cheque

Make cheques out to 'Essex County Council' and send them with your completed application form to:

On the back of the cheque, please write:

• the budget code 80297TDHQ000
• your licence number, e.g. MEXXX, from your letter from the council

Card Payment

You can call 03330 139887 where we can take your card details for payment. If you have a licence number already, please have it to hand.

BACS payment

Payment can be made by BACS using these details:

• Bank: Lloyds TSB Bank Plc
• Account No: 03396754
• Account Name: ECC Head Office Collection A/c
• Sort Code: 30-00-00
• VAT Reg No: GB1042528 13
• Reference Budget code: 80297TDHQ0000 (this must accompany each payment)

If you use BACS please notify us by either:

• email: cs.cashiers@essex.gov.uk
• post: Cashiers Team, PO Box 4, County Hall, Chelmsford, CM1 1JZ

Please also email BusinessSupport-TradingStandards@essex.gov.u which will help us to quickly match your payment to your application.