Tattoo Artist Requirements in Maryland

Tattoo Licensing & Training Guide

Maryland requires tattoo studios to be licensed but does not mandate individual artist licenses at the state level. Licensing & Training Maryland does not have a statewide tattoo artist license. Individual counties regulate tattoo studios and may require artists to complete a licensing process. All artists must complete a bloodborne pathogens training course. Studio & Health Standards Tattoo shops must be licensed and inspected by local health departments. Strict sanitation and sterilization protocols must be followed. Studios must provide aftercare instructions to all clients. Age Restrictions Minors under 18 years old cannot receive tattoos without parental consent. For more information, check with your local health department or visit the Maryland Department of Health.

Maryland requires tattoo studios to be licensed but does not mandate individual artist licenses at the state level.

Licensing & Training

• Maryland does not have a statewide tattoo artist license.
• Individual counties regulate tattoo studios and may require artists to complete a licensing process.
• All artists must complete a bloodborne pathogens training course.

Studio & Health Standards

• Tattoo shops must be licensed and inspected by local health departments.
• Strict sanitation and sterilization protocols must be followed.
• Studios must provide aftercare instructions to all clients.

Age Restrictions

• Minors under 18 years old cannot receive tattoos without parental consent.

For more information, check with your local health department or visit the Maryland Department of Health.