Tattooing, acupuncture, ear and cosmetic piercing, electrolysis and skin colouring personal and premise registration

If you want to operate a business for tattooing, acupuncture, ear and cosmetic piercing, electrolysis or skin colouring within Manchester you and the premise must be registered with us.

Please note
The premises may already be registered with us, if it is already trading. Please contact us at premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk if you are unsure whether to register both the individual and the premises before submitting your application.

The fees are:

• personal registration £112; and
• premise registration £199.

Once your application has been assessed we will send you a link to pay the required fee online, prior to the registration being completed.

Apply for registration

The applicant will be contacted by an officer to ensure that they are qualified and competent. The premises may be required to undergo an inspection to ensure it complies with all relevant hygiene and health and safety regulations.

If the inspection is satisfactory, the details are added to the register and the certificate issued.

Please make your premises registration application when you believe your premises is ready for inspection, and not before.  

Please note that on the grounds of public safety, public health and the protection of consumers tacit consent does not apply.

Read the legislation

To view the register email premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk