Tattooists and other skin-piercing practitioners must comply with strict rules to safeguard public safety. Skin piercing includes:

• acupuncture

• cosmetic piercing

• electrolysis

• semi-permanent skin colouring

• tattooing

If you operate any form of tattooing or other skin-piercing business, you must register with us. You must also comply with our byelaws for tattooing and skin piercing which sets out the hygienic standards expected at your premises.

Fees

A fee is payable when you apply for a licence - contact us for details.

How to register

If you want to register a business for tattooing or other skin piercing activities, complete our application form and call us on 01226 773743 to pay the relevant fee. You can see which cards we accept and transaction charges on our ways to pay page.

After submitting your application and payment, we'll contact you and arrange a visit.

List of registered premises

If you'd like a list of the premises registered with us for tattooing and skin piercing, please contact us.

Guidance and legislation

• Frequently asked questions about registering and operating

• Skin piercing byelaws

• Tattooing and body piercing toolkit