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Self-Service Machine Permit

Self-Service Machine Permit

  • Commercial licenses
  • Individuals
  • Investor
  • Facilities

A proactive electronic service provided through the Balady platform, allowing commercial license owners or authorized representatives to obtain self-service machine permits either inside or outside the premises, depending on the business activity of the commercial license, without the need to visit the authority.
Once the commercial license is canceled, all permits linked to the license will be automatically revoked.

1. Log in to the Balady platform.

2. Select Self-Service Machine Permit.

3. Specify the applicant type and license details.

4. Verify the remaining validity of the commercial license, ensure no active suspensions, and check if the license meets the conditions to issue a permit.

5. Enter the machine locations and details for each machine, then submit the request for municipal approval.

6. The municipality reviews the application, approves it, issues an invoice, and once payment is completed, the permit is issued.

1. The business activity of the license must allow a self-service machine permit.

2. There must be no existing self-service machine permit request with a "Draft" or "Remarks" status.

3. The permit must be requested for a shop license.

4. The license must be valid for at least six months and must not be suspended.

5. The issuance, renewal, modification, suspension, and cancellation of the permit must comply with the Municipal Licensing Procedures System and its executive regulations.

6. Approval from the supervising authority for the activity must be obtained before operation.

7. A rental, investment, or ownership contract for the machine's location must be provided.

8. A site plan (sketch) must be submitted, showing the location of self-service machines designated for vehicle services, including entry and exit points, ensuring they do not obstruct traffic or pedestrian movement.

9. A quality certificate for the self-service machine must be attached, issued by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO).

الاسئلة الشائعة

How can a business qualify for a Self-Service Machine Permit?
1. The license activity must allow for a self-service machine permit.
2. There must be no pending self-service machine permit applications in (draft/under review) status.
3. The permit must be requested for a shop license.
4. The maximum allowed number of active permits for the license must not be exceeded.

What is the purpose of the Self-Service Machine Permit service?
The service allows businesses to obtain a permit for a self-service machine on a commercial license if the primary activity of the license permits it.

Individuals

Target Category

1-10

Service duration

Submit electronically only through Balady portal

Service channels

Service release date

Commercial licenses

Product

عربي, إنجليزي

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

Service Cost

SMS Notifications

متوفر

Payment Channels

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