Acupuncture, piercings and tattooists
If you carry out acupuncture, piercings, tattooing and electrolysis, you must register your business with the council.
This regulation exists to ensure that you meet the relevant health and safety standards and lessen the risk of infection.
How to register
We advise you to contact Environmental Health before you register as they will need to arrange an inspection of your premises.
- Acupuncture, Ear Piercing and Electrolysis (persons and premises) - register online
- Tattooing (persons) - register online
- Tattooing (premises) register online
Alternatively, download, fill out and return the appropriate paper registration form below:
- Acupuncture, Ear Piercing and Electrolysis - registration application form
- Tattooing (Registration of person) application form
- Tattooing (Registration of premises) application form
Please contact us if you would like a form posted out to you.
Registration is complete when a completed application form and relevant fee is received. Amendments to the registration should be submitted in writing to the Principal Officer.
Fees
The registration fee for Acupuncture, Ear Piercing and Electrolysis is £95.89 which should be submitted with your registration. The fee covers the registration of both the practitioner(s) and the premises. You must inform us of any amendments to the initial registration.
The registration fee for Tattooists is slightly different. The charge for registering a new premise in Liverpool where the business of tattooing will be carried out is £95.00. There is an additional charge of £40.00 for each person registering as a practitioner.
How to pay
Alternatively, you can send a cheque made payable to Liverpool City Council. Please write the application reference number on the back of your cheque and send it to:
Public Protection Division,
Municipal Buildings,
Dale Street,
Liverpool,
L2 2DH.
How long will the registration last?
It will last for as long as your business operates within the area. However, you will need to re-register if a business moves or changes hands.
You must display a copy of the certificate of registration at your premises. You will need to register any new practitioner who will be carrying on the business of tattooing.
Tacit consent
Tacit consent applies. The legislation requires only that the city council process your application for you to be registered.
Appeal
Appeal is not applicable as there is a strict legal duty to register.
Processing timescales
An Environmental Health Officer will contact you with in 28 days of making an application.