Skin piercing registration
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From Monday 27 April to Monday 1 June 2026, we will be migrating to a new case management system. This may result in short delays to responses.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
In order to carry out Acupuncture, Cosmetic Piercing, Electrolysis, Tattooing or Semi-Permanent skin colouring, both the practitioner and the premises must be registered with West Northamptonshire Council under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.
Conditions
There are byelaws (conditions) relating to the practice of skin piercing. You will be visited by an authorised officer once you have registered to check that your procedures and premises are suitable.
Please view the byelaws for the area in which you will be practising:
Costs
The current costs are:
- £129.50 per practitioner
- £317 per premises
Apply
Apply for a new premises or practitioner registration or to add a practitioner to an existing premises.
Last updated 01 April 2026