Tattoo Artist Requirements
by Country & State
Becoming a tattoo artist requires more than artistic talent. Licensing laws, health regulations, and apprenticeship requirements vary widely by location. Use this guide to find the exact steps needed to practice legally wherever you are in the world.
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50 US States • 30+ Countries
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United States Tattoo Artist Requirements
Licensing requirements vary significantly by state. Click Details for full requirements including health codes, apprenticeship hours, and application steps.
| State | License Required? | Apprenticeship Required? | Bloodborne Pathogen Training | CPR/First Aid Required? | Facility License Required? | Details |
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| Alabama | Details | |||||
| Alaska | (1,000 hours) |
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| Arizona | (Recommended) |
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| Arkansas | (375 hours) |
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| California | Details | |||||
| Colorado | Details | |||||
| Connecticut | Details | |||||
| Delaware | Details | |||||
| Florida | Details | |||||
| Georgia | Details | |||||
| Hawaii | Details | |||||
| Idaho | (Recommended) |
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| Illinois | Details | |||||
| Indiana | Details | |||||
| Iowa | Details | |||||
| Kansas | Details | |||||
| Kentucky | Details | |||||
| Louisiana | Details | |||||
| Maine | Details | |||||
| Maryland | Details | |||||
| Massachusetts | Details | |||||
| Michigan | Details | |||||
| Minnesota | Details | |||||
| Mississippi | Details | |||||
| Missouri | (300 hours) |
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| Montana | Details | |||||
| Nebraska | (300 hours) |
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| Nevada | (Recommended) |
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| New Hampshire | (1,500 hours) |
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| New Jersey | (2,000 hours) |
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| New Mexico | Details | |||||
| New York | Details | |||||
| North Carolina | Details | |||||
| North Dakota | Details | |||||
| Ohio | (Recommended) |
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| Oklahoma | (1,500 hours) |
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| Oregon | (360 hours) |
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| Pennsylvania | (Recommended) |
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| Rhode Island | (1,000 hours) |
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| South Carolina | Details | |||||
| South Dakota | Details | |||||
| Tennessee | (1-year apprenticeship) |
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| Texas | Details | |||||
| Utah | Details | |||||
| Vermont | (1,000 hours) | Details | ||||
| Virginia | (1,500 hours) |
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| Washington | (750 hours) |
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| West Virginia | (400 hours) |
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| Wisconsin | Details | |||||
| Wyoming | (Recommended) |
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