Animal licence fees
Fees valid from 1 April 2026
| Licence Type | Annual fee** |
|---|---|
| Pet shops - new licence application | £502 |
| Pet shops - renewal and/or variation | £380 |
| Horse riding establishments - new licence | £700 |
| Horse riding establishments - renewal | £268 |
| Animal boarding - new licence application | £443 |
| Animal boarding - renewal | £426 |
| Dog breeding - new application | £463 |
| Dog breeding - renewal | £463 |
| Performing animals registration or certificate - new application | £463 |
| Performing animals registration or certificate -renewal | £463 |
| Dangerous Wild Animals - new licence application | £463 |
| Dangerous Wild Animals - renewal | £463 |
| Zoo licence - new application | £740 |
| Zoo licence - renewal and/or variation | £298 |
| Duplicate licence | £37.30 |
Vet site inspection costs are charge to the applicant or licensee in addition to the fees shown, where applicable.
* the annual fee is due at the grant of licence (before the licence is issued) and every year after that the licence is in existence
