Apply for a licence to sell animals as pets

If you sell animals as pets you need a licence. 

Please read the guidance carefully before submitting your application.

For a full list of criteria and to find out if this applies to you please see:

• Selling animals as pets licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities - on the GOV.UK website

To apply for a licence please complete one of the forms below:

• Application for an Animal Activity Licence - to type into (313KB)
• Application for an Animal Activity Licence - to hand write (259KB)

Licence costs:

For details of the charges please see:

• Licensing Fees & Charges 2025/26 - Adur District Council (181KB)
• Licensing Fees & Charges 2025/26 - Worthing Borough Council (181KB)

You may also be interested in:

• View our public register of licences

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