Do I need a license to be a tattoo artist in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires a license for anyone who tattoos another person. It is issued through the county health department (Florida Department of Health); the application fee is $60.
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- License required
- Yes. The page states that a Florida license is required for anyone in the state who tattoos another person.
- Issued by
- Florida Department of Health, through the county health department in the county where the artist lives
- Bloodborne pathogen training
- Proof of completion of a bloodborne pathogen and communicable diseases course for tattoo artists (minimum score 70%)
- Fee
- $60 application fee (additional fees may vary by location)
- Application
- Official application or application information
- Source
- Florida Department of Health, Tattoo Artist Licensure, read November 5, 2026.
What this page does not cover
It states what the cited text says on the date it was read. It does not cover other rules that may apply, such as local ordinances, a county or city permit, a studio's own policy or a change in the rule since that date. The official text prevails over this summary.
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