To carry out skin piercing or tattooing you need a licence. Generally, a licence is required if you carry out:
- tattooing (including semi-permanent and micropigmentation)
- cosmetic body piercing
- ear piercing
- acupuncture
- electrolysis
How to apply
Skin piercing or tattooing licence application forms are available to download:
- Downloads
- Application form for a new or renewal of a Skin piercing and tattooing licence
DOCX file, 86 KB
- Downloads
- Change of address form
DOCX file, 23.6 KB
You can also get application forms by contacting us: