Animal licence Fees
Find out the list of charges for animal licences
The following legislation sets out required licences for animals in Scotland.
Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006
Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021
Animal Welfare Licences
| Type of Licence | Cost |
|---|---|
| Animal Breeders | |
| Cats | £182.00 + vet fees |
| Dogs (less then 10 breeding bitches ) | £254.00 + vet fees |
| Dogs (more then 10 breeding bitches ) | £399.00 + vet fees |
| Rabbits | £182.00 + vet fees |
Animal Sales / Pet Shops | £218.00 + vet fees if required |
| Animal Welfare Establishments | |
Animal Re homing Centre | £218.00 + vet fees |
Animal Sanctuary | £218.00 + vet fees |
Existing Animal Welfare Legislation
| Type of licence | Cost |
|---|---|
Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 - Animal Boarding (Kennels/Cattery) | £254.00 + vet fees if required |
Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 - Home Boarding (less than 10 animals) | £182.00 |
| Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 - Home Boarding (more than 10 animals) | £327.00 |
Riding Establishments Act 1964/76 | £290.00 + Vet Fees |
| Venison Dealers (Deer) Scotland Act 1996 | £72.50 |
| Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 | £290.00+ Vet fees |
| Zoo Licensing Act 1981 | £580.00 + Vet Fees |
| Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 | £182.00 + Vet Fees if required |
Last modified on 1 April 2025
