If you exhibit, use or train performing animals, in Oxfordshire, you must be registered with us.

Applications must contain details about the species of the animals and the type and duration of performances they are to take part in. Licences are issued under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 and are open-ended.

A summary of the regulations relating to performing animals registration.

Fee

£27 (you can make amendments to any existing registration at no further cost).

Payment can be made electronically by any debit or credit card issued by a bank in the EEA.

Timescales

You can expect your licence to be processed within seven working days.

Does tacit consent apply?

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from us by the end of the target completion period.

How to apply

• Apply online for a new licence
• Apply online to change an existing licence

Or if you prefer, you can print out and complete an application form, and send it to the address below:

• Performing animals registration form (pdf format, 208 KB)

Who to contact

Please contact us if you have any problems prior to your application, after you have applied or if your application failed or wish to appeal the decision.

You should also contact us if you need to tell us about a change to your certificate or registration for exhibition or training of performing animals.

Trading Standards Service
Oxfordshire County Council
Electric Avenue
Ferry Hinksey Road
Oxford
OX2 0BY

Tel: 0845 051 0845
Fax: 01865 783106
Email: trading.standards@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Complaints about a person or trader licensed by us

In the event of a complaint contact the trader, preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of posting/delivery). If that fails and you are located in the UK, contact Consumer Direct for advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other redress

A police officer or officer of the local authority may make a complaint to the local magistrates' court if they feel that animals have been subject to cruelty.