It allows you to obtain approval for the design and construction of a new cistern and approval for a used cistern, as well as authorisation to use the cistern and its renewal. It also allows you to change the cistern code, report a change in the holder of the cistern and obtain a duplicate of the approval/authorisation certificate.

Tank owner or user.

At any time.

Licence applications and procedures must be submitted via the IPQ Services Portal.

To submit applications via the IPQ Services Portal, the applicant must have a Citizen’s Card and the respective PIN codes or Digital Mobile Key and prior certification by the Professional Attribute Certification System (SCAP).

Order nº. 8215/2013 of 11 June, sets the fees to be charged for approvals, authorisations and other administrative acts regarding the technical conditions of cylinders and other pressure containers, fixed tanks, collapsible tanks, container batteries and tank containers.

The fees applicable to the licensing of Tanks for the Transport of Dangerous Goods can only be paid by ATM, and the respective reference is generated when the licence application is submitted.

The deadline for the service is 10 working days after the fee has been paid and the order has been fully processed.

To submit requests via the IPQ Services Portal, see the about the Portal information site.

If you have any questions regarding the submission of licence applications, or any other questions relating to the licensing of tanks, you can consult the page on the IPQ website relating to Tanks or the FAQ or contact the IPQ via the Question service.