MST practitioner registration
You need to register as an MST Practitioner to carry out the following treatments at a premises in the London borough of Hackney.
- massage
- sauna
- manicure
- pedicure
- cosmetic piercing
- tattooing
- nail treatment
- other types of treatment (see guidance notes for applicants)
If you have a valid MST practitioner registration, you may operate in premises that hold a valid MST premises licence carrying out the approved treatments.
Registering allows you to work at any premises licensed by the Council for a period of 3 years, or 1 year if you are registered as an exempt MST practitioner.
Places that carry out these kinds of treatments must have their own MST premises licence.
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Apply for MST practitioner registration
Please ensure you have read the guidance notes for applicants before starting your application.
You should send
- a completed MST practitioner application form
- 1 recent passport photo
- a copy of photographic ID (eg passport, driving licence)
- proof of address dated within 3 months (eg utility bill, bank statement)
- a copy of the relevant recognised qualifications
Email your application and relevant documents to licensing@hackney.gov.uk. Payment can be taken by phone or we’ll provide a link for the payment.
Licensing Service
Address
Telephone
Opening times
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9am to 5pm (telephone)
- Wednesday – 9am to 4pm (telephone)
- Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm (visitors to Hackney Service Centre)