This can include:
Both the Person undertaking the activity and the Premises need to be licensed.
Registration will depend on compliance with our byelaws, completion of the Application Form and payment made. Read 
Guide to compliance with the byelaws for Skin Piercing [401.55KB] here.
Registration is not required when skin piercing is carried out by, or under the supervision of, a person who is registered as a medical practitioner (or, in the case of acupuncture only, a Dentist).
Registration is required for the person carrying out the skin piercing activity and the premises where the activity is to take place. Only one personal registration may be required, as long as the premises that the person is working at has the correct premises license to cover the activity eg. Where the person is undertaking acupuncture at multiple sites.
You can apply for a Personal Licence, Premises Licence or amend existing licences at the following link:
Apply for a Skin Piercing Licence
For fees please see the Fees page
When we receive your completed application form and fee, a visit may be made by one of our Authorised officers. They will check that the conditions specified in the skin piercing byelaws, and relevant Health & Safety Legislation are met. It may be required that you provide the following documentation at the time of the visit, such as:
If the officer is satisfied of compliance, a certificate of registration will be processed and issued. Once received, this should be displayed in a prominent position on the premises where the activities take place.
A visit from an Authorised officer may not be required under the following circumstances:
