The purpose of registration is to ensure that basic health and safety standards are maintained in any premises where these activities are carried out. These activities are controlled by the Local Government Act 2003.

Electrolysis is also regulated by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.

Registration will usually require a fee to be paid.

• Tattoos and body piercing in East Dorset

  Information about registering in East Dorset.

• Tattoos and body piercing in Purbeck

  Information about registering in Purbeck

• Tattoos, cosmetic piercing, electrolysis, acupuncture, and semi-permanent skin colouring in West Dorset

  Information about registering your tattooing, acupuncture, semi-permanent skin colouring, cosmetic piercing, or electrolysis business in West Dorset.

• Tattoos and body piercing in Weymouth and Portland

  Information about registering in Weymouth and Portland.

• Tattoos, Acupuncture, Ear Piercing, Piercing and Electrolysis in North Dorset

  Information about registering in North Dorset.