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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, 270 KB)

Breeding Dogs (PDF, 277 KB)

Hiring Out Horses (PDF, 289 KB) 

Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibition (PDF, 272 KB)

Selling Animals as Pets (PDF, 296 KB)

Amend a Schedule of Animals (PDF, 163 KB)

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, 20 KB)(opens new window).

Email regulatoryservices@guildford.gov.uk if you have any further queries.