Guidance: Buy or hire an ivory item

How to check if an ivory item you are buying or hiring has been correctly registered or certified, and how to register as a new owner.




Form: Ivory enforcement undertaking offer form

Use this form if you suspect you have committed an offence under the Ivory Act 2018.




News story: Cruel trade in ivory to be illegal from today as world leading ban takes effect

UK Ivory Act enforces a near total ban on elephant ivory sales from today




Guidance: Dealing in items containing ivory or made of ivory

When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.




Guidance: Ivory: apply for an exemption certificate to deal in pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value items

Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.