Tattoo Artist License by State

Do I need a license to be a tattoo artist? By US state

What the state source says about a tattoo artist license: whether it is required, who issues it, training or apprenticeship hours, bloodborne pathogen training, the fee and the application. Each page names the source and the date it was read.

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States

25 states, grouped by US Census region. Each answer is taken from the page, statute or rule cited on its page. See sources and method.

South

Full list: South

West

Full list: West

Northeast

Midwest

Full list: Midwest

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