If your property is in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you must add your licence or certificate details before your listing can go live. Each UK nation has its own rules for short-term and holiday lets, and some require these details to appear on every advert. tomove collects them so your listing stays legal and guests can see you are properly licensed.
| Nation | What you need to add | Required today? |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | Short-term let licence number, maximum guests, EPC rating | Yes |
| Northern Ireland | Tourism NI certificate number, accommodation category | Yes |
| Wales | Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) registration number | Optional now; required from 1 April 2027 |
| England | Nothing yet | No |
Every short-term let in Scotland needs a licence from the local council, and you must have one before listing on tomove. This has been the law since 1 October 2023; operating without a licence is a criminal offence.
| Field | What to enter | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term let licence number | The number exactly as it appears on your licence, including letters and slashes | Your licence document from your local council |
| Maximum guests permitted | The maximum occupancy stated on your licence | Your licence conditions |
| EPC rating | A letter from A to G | Your Energy Performance Certificate |
Tourist accommodation in Northern Ireland must hold a Tourism NI certificate before it is advertised. It's an offence to offer accommodation without one, with fines up to £2,500.
| Field | What to enter | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism NI certificate number | The number exactly as shown on your certificate | Your Tourism NI certificate |
| Accommodation category | Choose one: Self-catering, Guest house, Bed and breakfast, Hostel, or Caravan or camping | The category on your certificate |
Both details are shown on your listing. The category you choose must match your certificate.
From 1 October 2026, anyone taking paid overnight bookings in Wales must register with the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA). Registration is free, and existing hosts have until 31 March 2027 to complete it (Welsh Government).
| Field | What to enter | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| WRA registration number | Your unique registration number | Issued by the WRA when you complete registration |
You register each property separately, so each Welsh listing needs its own number. Register at gov.wales.
No extra details are needed to list in England today. A mandatory national register for short-term lets is now expected to start in March 2027, under updated government guidance published on 2 October 2026 (Clyde & Co).
Once it starts, every short-term let in England will need a registration number shown on its listing. tomove will add a field for it and tell you before it becomes required. You still need gas safety, electrical and EPC certificates by law; tomove just doesn't ask you to upload them.
If your licence, certificate or registration changes, expires or is revoked, update your listing straight away and stop taking new bookings until it's valid again. Listings with missing, expired or implausible details may be paused or removed under the tomove Terms of Service.
Each listing is checked against its own postcode, so add the right details for each property.
Check it matches your document exactly, including any letters, slashes or spaces. If it still fails, contact tomove support with a copy of the document.
In Scotland and Northern Ireland, generally no. In Wales, yes, until 31 March 2027.
We check that numbers look genuine and may ask for documents. You remain legally responsible for holding a valid licence or registration.
This page is a plain-language guide and not legal advice. Rules can change; check with your local council, Tourism NI or the Welsh Revenue Authority if you're unsure.
Sources: Welsh Government — Registering visitor accommodation; Clyde & Co — England's short-let registration scheme, March 2027 launch.