5How to Apply for a dangerous wild animals licence

Applications for a licence must be made to the Local Authority, and a licence may be issued providing the applicant is not disqualified or has been convicted under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. 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.

The licence will run from January until December each year at which time it will need to be renewed. Renewals must be applied for before the licence expires. 

To apply for a licence we require: 

• a completed application form
• Payment of the application fee of £125 (+ vet's fees) 
• Payment of the inspection fee of the Council's authorised Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary Practitioner
• Your public liability insurance certificate

The premises are then inspected by the aforementioned Veterinary Surgeon and by Environmental Health before a licence can be issued.