The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (NI) Order 1985 requires that all persons that carry out any of these activities be registered with the local authority. Officers will visit the premises to ensure they comply with the requirements of both the Order and local Bye Laws that are in place.
Licence summary
If you offer tattooing, semi-permanent skin colouring, cosmetic piercing, or electrolysis in Northern Ireland, you must be registered with your local district council.
If you work from premises, they must also be registered.
Once registered, you will be issued with a certificate of registration.
Eligibility Criteria
You must provide specific information including details of your premises and any previous convictions for practicing without a licence in this field.
A fee maybe charged.
Regulation Summary
A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence
Council byelaws on Cosmetic Piercing Council byelaws on Semi-Permanent Skin Colouring
Application Evaluation Process
An inspection of the premises will be carried out before the registration is processed.
Fee
£25
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
No. It is in the public interest that the district council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local district council within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can use the contact details below to do this.
Apply online
Apply for a licence for Acupuncture, Tattooing, Semi Permanent Skin Colouring
Application to change a tattooists, piercing and electrolysis licence
Form to Download, Print and Post
Failed Application Redress
Please contact your Local District Council in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact your Local District Council in the first instance.
If a registration is suspended or cancelled the registration holder may appeal to the county court.
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you – preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
