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EPC register Scotland: find a Scottish EPC

The EPC register Scotland relies on is a website of its own. GOV.UK's search only covers the rest of the UK. A postcode search on that site brings up a building's certificate.

Search the Scottish EPC Register

It opens the official Scottish register the same way, and searching is free.

how much time a current Scottish EPC stays valid
10 years
new-style EPCs: how long they'll last
5 years

What a Scottish EPC tells you

Every building gets a letter. A is the best and G is the worst. Homes get an Energy Efficiency Rating, along with typical energy costs. An Environmental Impact Rating is listed too. It shows the carbon dioxide the home gives off.

It comes with a recommendations report. It sets out suggested improvements, a rough price for each one, and the rating you could achieve.

This rating measures the building itself, not whoever lives there. To compare homes fairly, it relies on standard assumptions about how people use a home. You can find out what each letter means at EPC rating bands.

When an EPC is needed in Scotland

You must have one to sell, rent out or build a property. Order it before the home is advertised to buyers or tenants.

The rest of the UK lacks one rule that Scotland has. Somewhere in the property, the EPC must be displayed, such as beside the boiler or in the meter cupboard.

Valid certificates must also be shown where visitors can see them in certain large buildings that the public visits frequently, like hospitals and libraries. More details are on do I need an EPC.

How to get a new EPC in Scotland

A Scottish EPC can only be produced by an assessor with the right approval. An Approved Organisation signs each one up, and you can use the register to look for one near you.

There's no set fee, so ask a few assessors in your area for quotes. For costs in the rest of the UK, see EPC cost.

A rise from £2.60 to £6.00 is planned for the fee to lodge a home's certificate, starting 31 October 2026.

EPC Scotland reform: new certificates from 30 April 2028

From 30 April 2028, Scotland will start issuing new-style certificates. The Scottish Parliament still has to approve the dates. The start date was pushed back from 31 October 2026.

  • A new certificate will be good for 5 years, not 10.
  • Home EPCs will split the ratings into heat retention, heating system and energy costs.
  • A new scheme will mean tougher checks on how assessors do their work.

From 30 April 2028, only the new style can be issued by assessors. Until 30 April 2029, an old-style EPC that's still valid lets you sell or let the home.

A home sold or let twice in that year needs a new-style certificate for the second deal. Only the new style will count after 30 April 2029. For the UK-wide picture, see our EPC reform page.

Help to pay for improvements

When your certificate suggests upgrades, help with the cost may be available. A grant, an interest-free loan, or a mix of the two is open to homeowners in Scotland through the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan. It's funded by the Scottish Government.

See who can apply on the Home Energy Scotland grants page.

Common questions about EPC register scotland

Are the Scottish EPC Register and the GOV.UK one the same?

No. A separate register holds the certificates for buildings in Scotland. Only the other UK nations are covered by the GOV.UK search.

In Scotland, how long does an EPC stay valid?

10 years is how long a current certificate lasts. From 30 April 2028, new-style certificates will last 5 years instead.

Does my EPC have to be displayed in Scotland?

Yes. Place it in the property, for instance in the meter cupboard or beside the boiler.

Without the postcode, can I still find a Scottish EPC?

Yes, as long as you have the certificate's report reference number. If a home has an active Green Deal plan, this is also the only way to find it.

What does an EPC cost in Scotland?

There's no set price. The Scottish Government's advice is to ask more than one assessor near you for a quote.