Learn the current laws and rules for tattoos, piercing, and body art, and view rulemaking activity.

Follow the steps below to get your tattoo, body piercing, body art, or permanent cosmetic artist license. 1. Meet the requirements. To get an artist license, you must: Be at least 18 years old; Have a current and active bloodborne pathogens certificate

Learn the current laws and rules for tattoos, piercing, and body art, and view rulemaking activity.

Learn how to get, renew, or update your tattoo, body piercing, body art, or permanent cosmetics license.

Find out what the requirements are to get a license to operate a shop or mobile unit that offers tattoo, body piercing, body art, or permanent cosmetic services.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about tattoo, body piercing, and body art licenses. Why are body piercing, tattooing, and body art regulated? These practices involve invasive procedures that use needles, sharps, instruments, and jewelry which may be dangerous when improperly sterilized.

Learn what the safety and sanitation standards are for tattoo, body piercing, and body art businesses. Every tattoo, body piercing, or body art business must meet all the following safety and sanitation standards.

Learn more about the required forms for tattoo, body piercing, and body art licenses. Forms for artists, shops, mobile units, and event locations Body Art, Body Piercing, Tattoo Artist, Permanent Cosmetics License, Renewal or Reinstatement Application

Learn more about the required licensing fees for tattoos, body piercing, body art, and permanent cosmetic artists.

Find out what the requirements are and how to renew a tattoo, body piercing, body art, or permanent cosmetic artist license. Get your license faster! Renew or update your license online .