Dangerous wild animal licence

How much does it cost?

• first licence application fee: £525 (non refundable)

• first licence completion fee: £175

The applicant will also be required to pay the cost of inspections carried out by our authorised veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner.

How to apply

Before applying, please make sure you have read the requirements and that you understand the fees and polices.

Please note: except in exceptional circumstances, the person making the application must be the person who owns and possesses, or proposes to own and possess, the animal to which the application applies.

Download the application form

Download the application form and complete all relevant sections.
     

Download the application form

Complete the form

Please ensure that:

• all required sections are completed

• supporting documents are included (if required)

• the information provided is accurate and up to date

Incomplete applications may take longer to process.

Upload your form and pay

Once you have completed the form, upload it using our online service and make the required payment.

You will need:

• your completed application form

• any supporting documents

• a debit or credit card to pay the application fee
    

Upload the form and make a payment

What happens next?

Once we receive your application and payment, we will review the information provided. If we need any additional information, we will contact you.

Once the application is successful, you will need to pay the completion fee.

Paying your completion fee

You do not need to complete the form again. Pay using the online form:
  

Make the completion fee payment