Apply for animal activity licences
Apply for a animals activities licence
How to apply
Download and complete the relevant application form.
Provision of Boarding for Cats and Dogs (PDF) [270KB]
Hiring Out Horses (PDF) [289KB]
Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibition (PDF) [272KB]
Selling Animals as Pets (PDF) [296KB]
Amend a Schedule of Animals (PDF) [163KB]
Check the requirements
Before you submit, ensure you have all the required documents ready to supply with the application form.
- completed application form
- DBS Certificate (dated within 3 months)
- proof of Right to Work (passport, birth certificate)
- proof of Planning Permission
- plan of the premises
- public liability insurance (minimum £5 million cover)
- standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- emergency response plan
- infection control procedure
- staff qualifications and training records
- disqualifications and convictions disclosure
- veterinary details
- payment proof - call our customer service centre on 01483 505050 to make payment
Submit your application
Complete all sections of the animal activity licensing form that is relevant to your business and return all forms by email to regulatoryservices@guildford.gov.uk.
Additional information
We have also put together some useful tips to help you complete your application (Word doc) [20KB] (opens new window) .
Email regulatoryservices@guildford.gov.uk if you have any further queries.