If you offer tattooing, semi-permanent skin colouring, cosmetic piercing, or electrolysis in North Tyneside, you must be registered with us.

Apply for a licence to carry out acupuncture,
tattooing, piercing and/or electrolysis.

If you work from premises, they must also be registered. Once registered, you will be issued with a certificate of registration.

Tell us about a change to your existing registration.

Registration fees cost between £21 and £33.

You must provide specific information including details of your premises and any previous convictions for practicing without registration in this field. A fee will be charged.