2. Pet sales licence (commercial and domestic setting)
If you want to run a pet shop you will need to apply for a licence. You can do this online.
Please be aware that the legislation is very specific in stating that all pet shop licences must expire on the 31 December each year. This applies to the year they are issued and every following year they are renewed. This means that regardless of what time of the year your licence is first issued, it will expire on the 31 December.
You will also need to pay the vet's fee for inspecting the premises. We will ask you to pay this after the inspection has taken place.
Payments
The Animal licensing fees for a pet sales licence for 1 and 2 star licence are:
- £535.00 Part A fee (payable upon application)
- £220.00 Part B fee (payable upon grant of licence)
The Animal licensing fees for a pet sales licence for 3, 4 and 5 star licence are:
- £535.00 Part A fee (payable upon application)
- £220.00 Part B fee (payable upon grant of licence)
Please make sure you view our fees and charges for further information.
Other services available online
Related documents
- The DEFRA guidelines are available on the CSFG website
Start the journey
More info about the journey
You will need a credit or debit card if paying online
You will need to attach a current certificate of insurance for the business
Following your application we will arrange for a vet to inspect the premises.
The vet will send us their report and the licence will then either be granted and we'll send you your licence in the post or it may be refused or have additional conditions added to it.
If your application is likely to be refused or have additional conditions added we will contact you.
Renewing your licence
You will need to apply to renew a pet shop licence each year if you want to continue running the business.