Apply In-Person:

1. To Renew Animal Breeding License, the applicant must approach their respective Local Council in Scotland link

Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant must attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The local authority will assess the application and decide whether to grant the applicant a license.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• A completed application forms
• Copy of existing license
• Proof of identification (e.g., passport or driving license)
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bill or bank statement)
• A health certificate for each animal the applicant is breeding
• A description of the applicant’s breeding facilities
• A plan of the applicant’s breeding facilities
• A record of the applicant’s breeding activities

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL


Scottish Government Licensing Team
Post:
Scottish Government Licensing Team
Area GW14
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Local Council – link
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

• Any person who holds Animal Breeding license must apply renewal application no later than 3 months before the expiry date of the licence.

• The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

• The Validity of animal breeding license id one, two, or three years, depending on the local authority. The applicant must renew his/her license before the expiry date if he/she wishes to continue as a breeder.

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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Details of animal
• Premises details
• Details of partners
• Details of breeding

• Renewal of animal breeding license is the process of extending the validity of a license. It’s a criminal offence to run unapproved premises and the applicant can be prosecuted for doing so.
• An animal breeding license in Scotland is a legal requirement for anyone who breeds three or more litters of kittens or puppies in any 12-month period, or six or more litters of kits in any 12-month period. This applies regardless of whether the breeder sells or otherwise supplies the kittens, puppies, or kits as pets to another person.

• The purpose of the license is to ensure that animals bred in Scotland are treated humanely and that their welfare is protected. The license also helps to ensure that breeders are competent and have the necessary knowledge and skills to care for their animals properly.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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Here are some of the benefits of having an animal breeding license in Scotland:

• It shows that the applicant is a responsible breeder who is committed to the welfare of his/her animals.
• It gives the applicant peace of mind knowing that he/she is complying with the law.
• It can help the applicant to sell his/her animals more easily.
• It can give the applicant access to training and support from his/her local authority.