Apply for a primate licence

If you have a pet primate, you must be aware of The Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations 2024 which introduce a new licensing requirement for all primate keepers.

By law, you must have obtained a primate licence by 6 April 2026, but you can apply for a licence from the 6 April 2025.

For a licence to be approved:

• an inspection will need to be carried out
• the licence conditions must be met

Find out more about how to meet licence conditions

If you need more information about primate licences and how to apply, email: cs.animalwelfare@birmingham.gov.uk

Page last updated: 2 May 2025