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 185KB)

 Further information

• Notify us online of a change of circumstances
• North Devon Council's adopted byelaws (pdf 177KB)