If you carry on the business of tattooing, electrolysis or acupuncture in the district of Ashfield you must be registered with Ashfield District Council.  Registration is required for the premise and for any person that carries on the practice of tattooing, electrolysis or acupuncture.  Upon registration a certificate of registration will be issued and this should be displayed on the premise.  An officer from the council will visit the premise to ensure that they comply with the requirements of both the Act and the local byelaws
 
You can view or download a copy of the byelaws for acupuncture, tattooing or electrolysis.

Which Acupuncture, Tattooing, Ear Piercing and Electrolysis. activities  require a registration?

By following the link below you can download a list of the activities that require a registration.

Select to download list of Acupuncture, Tattooing, Ear Piercing and Electrolysis. activities 

To apply

To apply for a registration you must complete a registration form and forward it with the appropriate fee to the council offices.

Follow this link to download a PDF form.

Follow this link to download a Word form.

Or

A registration form can also be obtained from the licensing section of Ashfield District Council.

Or

Online Application

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from Ashfield District Council within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

Apply for ear-piercing, electrolysis, acupuncture, or tattooists registration

Apply to change a ear-piercing, electrolysis, acupuncture or tattooists registration

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

What happens next?

Once your completed application form has been received with the appropriate fee, the licensing section will arrange for an inspection to be carried out by an environmental health officer.

A person registered under the above Act must keep a copy of the certificate of registration prominently displayed at the place where that practice or business is carried out.

We look forward to receiving your application and if you have any difficulty with any of the forms or have any questions, please contact us.