If you want to run a tattooing, piercing, electrolysis, skin colouring or acupuncture business in North Devon, you must be personally registered with us. The premises where you carry out your practice must also be registered.
Apply for a personal registration (pdf 52KB)
Apply for a premises registration (pdf 61KB)
If you prefer, you can apply online to register your skin piercing business.
You will also need to:
- pay the appropriate application fee
- read our guidelines for skin piercing activities (PDF, 191KB)
Further information
- Notify us online of a change of circumstances (GOV.UK)
- North Devon Council's adopted byelaws (PDF, 168KB)
- Tattooing and body piercing guidance toolkit (PDF, 2.8MB)