Apply or renew a dangerous animal licence

Applicants must be over 18 years of age and must not be disqualified from keeping a dangerous wild animal.

Apply for a licence

To apply for a Dangerous Wild Animal licence, you will need to send us the following documents:

• a completed application form (PDF) [233KB] (opens new window)
• a copy of your valid Public Liability Insurance Policy

Post or email your documents to regulatoryservices@guildford.gov.uk. We cannot accept photographs or documents, only clear scans.

Renew a licence

To keep a dangerous wild animal, you must maintain a current licence by renewing it every two years. 

To renew this licence, please send the following documents:

• an updated application form (PDF) [233KB] (opens new window)
• an updated copy of your valid Public Liability Insurance Policy

Post or email your documents to regulatoryservices@guildford.gov.uk. We cannot accept photographs of documents, only clear scans.

You will be sent a reminder several months before the expiry of your licence. If you do not wish to renew, please let us know in writing.