In order to carry out the following activities, both the practitioners (the people who carry out the activity) and the premises where the activity takes place must be registered with us (under the 'Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1982'):
- acupuncture
- electrolysis
- skin piercing
- tattooing
- semi-permanent skin colouring
Apply for registration, or to amend your registration details, online:
Practitioner Registration Application Form
Premises Registration Application Form
To change your home address or the address of the premises where you are working, contact Licensing Services on email: licensing@york.gov.uk, providing the new details and your registration number.
It is not possible to change the address of a registered premises. A move of premises will require a new registration application.
Guidelines and byelaws
Registered practitioners of acupuncture and tattooing must comply with byelaws; registered premises must also meet the standards.
See our guidelines covering acupuncture, body piercing, ear piercing and electrolysis.
As an employer or self-employed person, you must also comply with Health and Safety laws at all times.
Registration fees
Find out more about health and safety licence fees for acupuncture, electrolysis, piercing and tattooing.
Also see