Tattoo Artist Licensure

Tattoo Artist Licensure is Required for:

• Persons who tattoo the body of another human. 
• Persons who practice cosmetic tattooing, permanent make-up, microblading, or micropigmentation. 
• Students/apprentices who tattoo other humans as part of their tattoo training. 
• Tattoo or permanent makeup artist licensed outside of Florida.

Tattoo Artist License Requirements

• Completed Application for Tattoo Artist License.
  • $60 application fee - local county health department may charge additional fee
• Application must be completed with the name of the licensed tattoo establishment where the tattoo artist will perform tattooing or intends to perform tattooing. 
• At least 18 years of age. 
• Copy of government-issued photo ID 
• Proof of completion of the required bloodborne pathogen and communicable diseases course for tattoo artist (minimum of 70% score required).

Before applying for the Tattoo Artist License, please contact your local county health department for current information concerning the fee and correct mailing address

Application, Required Documents, and Fee Submission

• Submit your completed application to the local county health department where you reside. You may pay by personal check, money order or credit card. It is not recommended that you send cash through the mail. 
• Contact your local county health department for any further payment information.

Tattoo Artist License Renewals

Submit the following to the local county health department where you reside:

• Completed Application for Tattoo Artist License; be sure to check “Renewal” at the top of the application.
  • Application must be completed with the name of the licensed tattoo establishment where the tattoo artist will perform tattooing or intends to perform tattooing. 

• $60 renewal Fee

Reactivate an Expired Tattoo Artist License

Submit the following to the local county health department where you reside:

• Completed Application for Tattoo Artist License ($60 renewal fee and $25 reactivation fee. Total of $85) must be issued by the county where artist lives, regardless of area of work.

Guest Tattoo Artist Registration

A guest tattoo artist registration is required for any tattoo artist who plans to tattoo in Florida and who also holds an active tattoo artist license, registration, or certification issued by a jurisdiction outside Florida.

The tattoo artist is required to have completed a Bloodborne Pathogen and Communicable Diseases training that is comparable or exceeding those requirements specified in Rule 64E-28.006, Florida Administrative Code.

The Guest Tattoo Artist Registration Guideis available for tattoo artists from outside Florida. This guide will assist tattoo artist from outside Florida with the Guest Tattoo Artist Registration process. 

Guest tattoo registration requires the following:

• Completed Application for Guest Tattoo Artist Registration ($35) 
  • The application must contain the name of the licensed tattoo establishment where the tattoo artist will perform tattooing or intends to perform tattooing. 

• At least 18 years of age 

• Copy of government-issued photo ID 

• Proof of active license, registration, or certification outside of Florida 

• Documentation of completed tattooing bloodborne pathogen and communicable diseases course (at least 70% score) unless license is issued by a jurisdiction recognized as having educational requirements which meet or exceeds the requirements of section 381.00775, Florida Statutes.

Guest registration is valid up to 14 consecutive days in Florida.

If your state does not require a tattoo artist license registration or certification, you must apply for a Florida Tattoo Artist License.

Tattoo Licenses: Frequently Asked Questions