Tattoo Artist Requirements in Georgia

Tattoo Licensing & Training Guide

Georgia has specific tattoo laws, including licensing and location restrictions. Licensing & Requirements Artists must complete apprenticeship training under a licensed tattoo artist. Pass a bloodborne pathogens certification course. Each county may have additional licensing requirements. Studio & Health Standards Studios must be licensed and inspected by local health departments. Equipment must be sterilized using an autoclave. Single-use needles and gloves are mandatory. Age & Location Restrictions Tattooing minors under 18 years old is illegal even with parental consent. Tattooing is banned within 1,000 feet of a school, church, or playground. For more details, visit the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Georgia has specific tattoo laws, including licensing and location restrictions.

Licensing & Requirements

• Artists must complete apprenticeship training under a licensed tattoo artist.
• Pass a bloodborne pathogens certification course.
• Each county may have additional licensing requirements.

Studio & Health Standards

• Studios must be licensed and inspected by local health departments.
• Equipment must be sterilized using an autoclave.
• Single-use needles and gloves are mandatory.

Age & Location Restrictions

• Tattooing minors under 18 years old is illegal even with parental consent.
• Tattooing is banned within 1,000 feet of a school, church, or playground.

For more details, visit the Georgia Department of Public Health.