The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 requires that any business carrying out skin piercing activities, acupuncture, cosmetic body piercing, electrolysis or tattooing requires to be licensed.
Online via our GLAMIS system
You can also download and print the application form below:
Skin piercing and tattooing licence application (PDF 240Kb)
If you would like an accessible version please contact communications.pr@east-ayrshire.gov.uk