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If you offer any skin piercing procedures and live in the Dorset Council area you must register for a personal certificate with us. If you live outside of the Dorset Council area you will need to register with your local council. If you work from a premises, they must also be registered.
You will need a passport style photograph to submit when you register.
The purpose of registration is to ensure that basic health and safety and infection control standards are maintained in any premises where these activities are carried out.
Amending an existing personal registration certificate
If you have a personal certificate and you have a change to your name or address you are required to submit an application for 'amending an existing licence' and pay the amendment fee as stated below.
Amending an existing premises registration certificate
If you have a premises certificate and the premises has changed address then a 'new premises application' and full fee must be submitted.
Adding a new procedure to an existing registration certificate
If an applicant wishes to add a procedure to an existing certificate at a later date, you will be required to submit an application for 'adding a new procedure to an existing licence' and full fee must be submitted.
Summary of regulations
The regulations applicable to this registration are the Local Government (Misc Provisions) Act 1982 and relevant local by-laws.
Registration fees
- ear piercing - £82.50
- electrolysis - £88.50
- microneedling - £88.50
- tattooing - £117
- microblading - £117
- micropigmentation - £117
- cosmetic piercing - £117
- acupuncture - £94
- replacement/amendment of Personal Operator Registration - £28.50
Premises fees
- ear piercing - £111.50
- electrolysis - £112.50
- microneedling - £112.50
- tattooing - £147
- microblading - £147
- micropigmentation - £147
- cosmetic piercing - £147
- acupuncture - £123
Apply for a licence
Tacit consent
Tacit consent doesn't apply. It is in the public interest that we process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, then please contact us using the details below.
Refused applications
Please contact us in the first instance.
If a registration is suspended or cancelled the registration holder may appeal to the county court.