Skin Piercing

If you are involved in the following activities which pierce the skin, you will need to be registered with the Council.

Acupuncture
Ear Piercing
Electrolysis
Tattooing

How do I register?
To register, you will need to complete an Application for Registration form which is available in the download area. Once completed, send the application with the fee, currently £90 for premises and £25 for each practioner, to the Council. Cheques should be made payable to Maldon District Council

When you apply for registration, an authorised officer from the Council will inspect the premises to ensure that you are complying with the byelaws (available in the download area).

The Council will issue the registration if the business complies with the byelaws.

Which skin piercers are registered?
If you would like to check which skin piercers in the Maldon district are registered with the Council, a list is available in the download area.

If a skin piercer is registered, it means that an authorised Council officer has inspected the premises and that it complies with the byelaws.

If you require further information or would like to make a complaint about a skin piercer, contact the Council or use the online enquiry form.