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Tattoo Licensing Laws By State

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Conneticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming



State

Issuing Department

License Title

Requirements

Application Link

Expiration

Alabama

Alabama Department of Public Health
Body Art Operator's Permit

Current Bloodborne Pathogen Training Certificate
      Course MUST be approved by ADPH

Proof of Hepatitis B Vaccination

Copy of Photo I.D.

Apply Here

1 Year

Alaska

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
Tattooing and Permanent Cosmetic Coloring License

Note: The state of Alaska requires a formal exam for licensure. The requirements listed are those to sit the exam.

Completed Apprenticeship Training of 380 Hours or More (380+)

Notarized Application

Verified Proof of Training Record

Certified Copy of Current CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens Card

If trained outside of Alaska: Completed Affidavit Confirming Study of the Statute and Regulation Booklet

Apply Here

August 31st of Every Odd-Numbered Year

Arizona
No License Required
No License Required
N/A

N/A

Arkansas

Arkansas Department of Public Health
Tattoo Artist, Permanent Cosmetic Artist, Body Piercer or Brander License

Note: The state of Arkansas requires a formal exam for licensure. The requirements listed are those to sit the exam.

Completed Apprenticeship (minimum of 6 months, maximum of 24 months)

375 Completed Clock Hours of Supervised Body Art Work (Log Submitted by Trainer)

Certified Copy of Current CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens Card

If applying for licensure as a permanent cosmetic artist, must provide a copy of high school diploma or GED

View Application Requirements Here

Arkansas requires a request in writing for an application and testing information.

December 31 of Each Year

California
Managed By County Health Departments

While licensing is managed by each individual county, the state has basic requirements including:

LEA-Approved Bloodborne Pathogen Course Completion Certificate
Hepatitis B Vaccination

N/A

County Dependent

Colorado
Managed By County Health Departments

While licensing is managed by each individual county, the state has basic requirements including:

LEA-Approved Bloodborne Pathogen Course Completion Certificate
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification

N/A

County Dependent

Conneticut
Does Not Require License

As of this writing, Conneticut does not require licensing, but House Bill 6590 (sHB 6590) passed unanimously last year (May 2013), and licensing programs should be expected in the near future.

N/A

N/A

Delaware
Does Not Require License

Delaware requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Health Department, but no individual license is required.

N/A

N/A

Florida

Florida Department of Health
Tattoo Artist License

Certificate of Completion for Bloodborne Pathogens and Communical Diseases Course (Score of 70% or Greater)

Copy of Government-Issued ID

Apply Here

Yearly

Georgia
Managed By County Health Departments

While licensing is managed by each individual county, many counties have not yet established rules for licensing. The state is aiming for 100% compliance in 2014.

N/A

N/A

Hawaii

State of Hawaii Department of Health
State of Hawaii Tattoo Artist License

Proof of Completion of Bloodborne Pathogens Course from an Approved Location

Completed Tuberculosis and Syphilis Report Form (Hepatitis B vaccine is strongly recommended.)

Apply Here

On January 31 of Each Year

Idaho
Does Not Require License

Idaho requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Health Department, but no individual license is required.

N/A

N/A

Illinois
Does Not Require License

Illinois requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Health Department, but no individual license is required. It does, however, required ALL artists to complete a OSHA-approved Bloodborne Pathogens course.

N/A

N/A

Indiana
Does Not Require License

Indiana requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Health Department, but no individual license is required. It does, however, required ALL artists to complete a OSHA-approved Bloodborne Pathogens course.

N/A

N/A

Iowa

Iowa Department of Public Health
Tattoo Artist License

High School Diploma or GED

Proof of Bloodborne Pathogen Training Completion

AHA First Aid Training

Completed Application With Included Permit Questions

Apply Here

On December 31 of Each Year

Kansas

Kansas Board of Cosmetology
Body Art Practitioner License

Note: The state of Kansas requires a formal exam for licensure. The requirements listed are those to sit the exam.

Completion of Board-Approved Body Art Training Program

Proof of High School Diploma or GED

Certificate of Completed Bloodborne Pathogens Course

Copy of Consent Forms for 50 Performed Procedures During Apprenticeship

Completed Application With Proof of Age & Identification

Apply Here for Required Apprenticeship

Apply Here for Exam

1 Year

Kentucky

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Primarily Managed By County Health Departments

Kentucky requires all tattoo artists be registered with the county health department in which they will be working and requires registration of tattoo shops and an annual inspection of the premises, but gives no formal requirements for artist training.

N/A

1 Year

Louisiana
Does Not Require License

Louisiana requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, but no individual license is required.

N/A

N/A


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