Animal boarding licences

If you run a boarding kennel or cattery and/or home boarder, you will need an animal boarding licence. The licence will specify the number of animals you can accommodate.

How do I apply for this licence?

The quickest and easiest way to get an animal boarding licence is to apply online.

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Apply online for an animal boarding licence (external website)

Renew

An animal boarding licence is valid for one year. You can renew your licence online.

Renew your animal boarding licence online (external website)

Let us know about a change

If you already have an animal boarding licence and your circumstances change, let us know.

Let us know about a change to your animal boarding licence online (external website)

How much does it cost?

A new animal boarding licence costs £200. It also costs £200 to renew your licence each year.

When you apply for your licence online you will pay the fee online, by debit or credit card.  

Current animal boarding licences