Special treatments licence

If you run a business that offers beauty treatments, massage, alternative therapies or tanning facilities you may need a special treatments licence.

Renew a special treatment licence

We are changing the process we use for massage and special treatment licence renewals.

When your licence is due to be renewed, we will send you an email with a secure link to our new online system, where you can upload your supporting documents and make a secure payment.

What you will need to renew your licence

Please ensure that you have the following documents available to upload on the portal

  • public liability insurance: we require the policy section which states: 'Public liability insurance' and the amount you are covered for.
  • qualifications: we require evidence of qualifications for licensable treatments being offered at the premises. We only accept OFQUAL regulated qualifications for treatments where they are available.
  • new operative photographs: all operatives will be supplied with an ID Card, please upload a photograph.

Payment

When your licence is due to be renewed, we will send you an email with a secure link to our new online system, where you can upload your supporting documents and make a secure payment.

How long a licence lasts

The licence period starts 1 August of one calendar year and expires 31 July of the following year.