Acupuncture, Tattooing, semi-permanent skin-colouring, cosmetic piercing and electrolysis

Anyone who wishes to carry out semi-permanent skin-colouring, cosmetic piercing, tattooing, electrolysis, or acupuncture, in North Wiltshire must register with North Wiltshire District Council

An application form can be found by clicking on the link below.  Please complete and return to the address at the bottom of this page.

Acupuncture, Ear Piercing, Electrolysis & Tattooing Application Form (PDF 44Kb)

For exemptions please click here.

Please click on the link below to view the current licence charges for registration.
Licensing Charges

Once registered you will be subject to District Council by-laws. To download a copy of the by-laws click on one of the appropriate documents below.  These documents are in Word format :-

Click here to see the new bylaw for acupuncture, tattooing, semi-permanent skin-colouring, cosmetic piercing and electrolysis 2007.

Forms should be returned to:

Environmental Health
North Wiltshire District Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1ER

Tel: 01249 706555
Email: ehealth@northwilts.gov.uk