You should read the relevant guidance document before you start to fill in the application form.
The guidance documents will tell you:
- who should complete the form;
- which sections of the form you need to complete; and
- the documents you need to submit along with your application.
We have developed a number of flow charts to help you decide if your activity requires a HTA licence.
The guidance will help you to decide whether you need a licence. The guidance will also help you determine which licence you need and the licensable activities it should cover.
It’s important you know what type of licence to apply for as the application forms and guidance are different for each sector.
There are three roles which apply within licences: the Designated Individual (DI), the Licence Holder and the Person(s) Designated. You will need to choose suitable people to fulfil these roles.
You can find out more about these roles here:
- Designated Individuals and Licence Holders under the Human Tissue Act
- Designated Individuals and Licence Holders under the Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007
If you are applying to become a DI or named contact, we recommend you read the useful information for DIs and named contacts for HTA licences section of our website. This will help you understand your role and responsibilities, HTA licensing and how we regulate
Once you have read all the relevant information and are ready to apply, read the relevant application guidance and complete the relevant application form(s).
The Licence Holder and Designated Individual should work as a team with other key members of staff within your establishment in preparing detailed and accurate answers in the application.
Anatomy sector licence form and guidance
Human Application sector licence form page.
Organ donation and transplantation sector licence form.
Post Mortem sector licence form and guidance.
The guidance contains background legal information and instructions on how to complete the licence application. You should read this before beginning your application.
Public Display sector licence form and guidance.
The guidance contains background legal information and instructions on how to complete the licence application. You should read this before beginning your application.
Research sector licence form and guidance.
The guidance contains background legal information and instructions on how to complete the licence application. You should read this before beginning your application.