Register to become a plant health professional operator
Use this form to register with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) as a plant health professional operator.
Applies to England and Wales
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Details
You can apply online to .
You鈥檒l need to provide a grid reference for the location of your main production site or head office. Use to get a grid reference before you apply.
You need to be a plant health professional operator to:
- apply for authorisation to issue plant passports
- apply for authorisation to move plants (including plants for planting, seeds, used agricultural and forestry machinery and vehicles and seed potatoes) using a Northern Ireland plant health label
You may need to be a plant health professional operator to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Apply by email
If you cannot use the online form use the email version instead and send it to [email protected].
Outcome of your registration
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) will process your registration within 5 days. You鈥檒l receive an email to confirm if your registration is successful.
Get help
If you need help, email [email protected].