Animal licence fees
Animal activity
Fees displayed are valid from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
The first application under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 will be classed as a new application.
Providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats or dogs
| Category | New | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding for cats licence | £668 | £416 |
| Boarding in kennels for dogs licence | £668 | £416 |
| Home boarding for dogs licence | £517 | £366 |
| Day care for dogs licence (domestic premises) | £517 | £366 |
| Day care for dogs licence (commercial premises) | £668 | £517 |
Breeding dogs licence
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 to 5 bitches - new and renewal (excluding vet fees if required) | £567 |
| 6 to 10 bitches - new and renewal (excluding vet fees if required) | £971 |
| 11 and above bitches - new and renewal (excluding vet fees if required) | £1,122 |
Selling animals as pets licence
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| New (excluding vet fees if required) | £668 |
| Renewal (excluding vet fees if required) | £416 |
Hiring out horses
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hiring out of horses licence 10 and under (excluding vet fees) | £1,139 |
| Hiring out horses licence 11 and above (excluding vet fees) | £1,240 |
Keeping and training animals for exhibition (3yr licence)
| Category | Charge |
|---|---|
| New | £429 |
| Renewal | £328 |
Re-score inspection of all licensable activities
| Category | Charge |
|---|---|
| Re-score inspection of all licensable activities | £249 |