Skin Piercing Licence

If you want to carry out certain skin piercing activities, you must have a skin piercing licence that has been granted by the local authority in the area from which you operate from.

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Authority
Local Authority
Duration
28 days (varies depending on local authority)
Cost
£150.00
Valid For
Indefinitely
Qualification Needed
N/A
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Application for Skin Piercing Licence
  • Personal registration: £90 - £100
  • Premises registration: £150.00 - £205
  • Applications to be made via local council
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Have a question? We have answers

Yes. You must display a copy of your skin-piercing licence on your premises. If you fail to do so you could be fined.

No. You can only work in the area where you’re licensed. If you are moving to another area in the UK to work you will need to contact the local council of that area.

If the local authority has not made a decision within 12 months of receiving your application then your licence will be assumed as granted. However, please check with the local authority that you are applying with as this can vary depending on the local authority.

Yes. Skin piercing licence businesses are inspected annually by an enforcement officer and must a valid copy of their skin-piercing licence on display at all times.

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