Animal Licence Fees
Please note that where it is necessary to obtain a vet’s report, for any licence type, then a further cost will be incurred. This additional cost is not included in the application fee. Either the applicant can produce satisfactory evidence in the form of a vet’s report or we, as licensing authority, can commission the vet’s report. In both cases applicants will be responsible for the vet’s fees. In the latter case fees will be invoiced by us or passed on. These fees are payable whether or not the licence is ultimately granted.
Please note that there is a zero application fee for registered charities for rehoming and welfare and a 50% reduction in the application fees for non registered charities with charitable purposes. Please note that this discount is for the application only all other additional fees will still apply.
The application fee can be paid online, by telephone or by cheque made payable to The Moray Council. You can find more information about how to pay your licence fee here.
Licence Fees effective July 2025:
| Licence | Fee | Additional Fees |
| Animal Boarding Establishment (Licence Application/renewal/change) | £150 | Vet fees variable, chargeable based on time and distance* |
| Animal Welfare Establishment (Licence Application/renewal/change) | £252 | Vet fees variable, chargeable based on time and distance* |
| Animal Rehoming Activities | £218 | Vet fees variable, chargeable based on time and distance* |
| Breeding of dogs, cats and rabbits (Licence Application/renewal/change) | £130 | Vet fees variable, chargeable based on time and distance* |
| Dangerous Wild Animals Licence (Licence Application/renewal/change) | £325 | Vet fees variable, chargeable based on time and distance* |
| Riding Establishments Act 1964/70 (Licence Application/renewal/change) | £453 | Vet fees variable, chargeable based on time and distance* |
| Sale of Pet Animals (Licence Application/renewal) | £260 | Vet fees variable, chargeable based on time and distance* |
| Performing Animals Licence (Licence Application/renewal/change) | £125 | Vet fees variable, chargeable based on time and distance* |
| Zoo Licence (Licence Application/renewal/change) | £380 | Vet fees variable, chargeable based on time and distance* |
*Fees are chargeable per hour and must be paid before any licence is issued.
| *Vet Fees (Fees below are excluding VAT) | Fee | Additional Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Visit (inc report) | £174 | Based on a minimum inspection time on site of 30 minutes, this minimum charge includes the written report. |
| Inspection Visit Time Per Minute | £2.90 | Per minute, charged once visit exceeds 30 minutes on site. |
| Inspection Mileage | £1.40 | Charged as per mileage required for each visit. |
*Fees are chargeable per hour and must be paid before any licence is issued.