How to pay animal licensing fees
In the Barrow area, you can pay for your application online.
In the Eden area you can pay the fee by calling 0300 373 3300 using payment code: E03042 E8001 and your name and business name as the reference. Alternatively, you can send a cheque by post using the details at the bottom of this page or at the reception at Voreda House.
In the South Lakeland area, when we get your application we’ll either contact you to take the payment by card or send you an email with the details you need to make a payment.
Check the animal licensing fees by type
All animal licenses may be subject to additional inspection fees and vet fees.
Check what fees you need to pay by the animal licence type:
- Selling animals
- Hiring out of horses
- Animal boarding
- Dog breeding fees
- Keeping animals for exhibition fees
- Other animal licensing fees
- Dangerous wild animal fees
- Primate licensing
- Zoo licensing fees
Selling animals as pets
£534 for a new licence or renewal, plus veterinary fees if required.
Hiring out of horses fees
£534 for a new licence or renewal, plus veterinary fees if required.
Adding horse numbers to an existing licence
£56.80 for a variation to horse numbers within a licence. Additional vet fees may apply at your own cost.
Animal boarding
Home boarding fees
£534 for a new licence or renewal, plus veterinary fees if required.
Dog kennels, catteries, and dog day care
£534 for a new licence or renewal, plus veterinary fees if required.
Dog breeding fees
£534 for a new licence or renewal, plus veterinary fees if required.
Keeping animals for exhibition fees
£534 for a new licence or renewal, plus veterinary fees if required.
Other animal licensing fees
Re-evaluation of star rating fees
£284
Additional new licensable activity fees
If you are applying for more than one activity, the fee is £534 plus £227 for each additional activity.
Variation of licence fees
£227 for a variation to an existing licence, except zoo licensing fees.
Dangerous wild animals fees
£421 for a new licence or renewal, plus veterinary fees if required.
Primate fees
£841.60 for a new licence or renewal, plus veterinary fees if required.
Zoo licensing fees
All zoo licencing fees are subject to additional vet fees, Secretary of State Inspectors fees, and any other inspection fees and costs where applicable.
New licence
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New licence fee | £3,198 |
| Grant fee | £341 |
Renewal of a licence
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Renewal licence fee | £3,198 |
| Grant fee | £340 |
Renewal of a licence if you hold a 14(b) dispensation application
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Renewal licence fee for a 14(b) dispensation | £1,517 |
| Grant fee | £253 |
Disapplication
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £189 |
| Grant fee | £47 |
Transfer of a licence
£1,770.
Informal and special zoo inspections
Direct recharge to licence holder and vet fees.