Skin piercing registration

Skin Piercing Businesses (for example, acupuncture, ear-piercing, body piercing, electrolysis and tattooing) are required to be registered with us. The registration applies to an individual to operate within the South Cambridgeshire District Council area and lasts for as long as they operate within the district.

All premises must be inspected by an authorised officer prior to the grant of any registration.

Apply for a skin piercing registration

Fee

There is a one-off registration fee of £150.00.

Useful information

South Cambridgeshire District Council Bylaws for acupuncture  [PDF, 0.4MB]

Industry guidance for skin piercing practitioners  [PDF, 3MB]

South Cambridgeshire District Council Bylaws for tattooing [PDF, 0.5MB]

South Cambridgeshire District Council Bylaws for ear piercing and electrolysis [PDF, 0.4MB]