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Tattooing

Environmental Health

The State of Florida Tattoo Program requires the licensure of tattoo artists and tattoo establishments. It also sets educational requirements and standards of practice for conventional and cosmetic tattoo artists, as well as operational requirements for tattoo establishments. The governing authority for this program is Florida Statute 381.00771-381.00791 and Florida Administrative Code 64E-28.

Annual Licenses and Permits

Annual Licenses and Permits are required to be purchased by tattoo artists, guest tattoo artists, and the tattoo establishment itself.

For detailed requirements of licensing and permitting, refer to the Florida Administrative Code 64E-28 and to the Florida Department of Health’s Tattoo Program website.