Tattoo Artist Requirements in Nevada

Tattoo Licensing & Training Guide

Nevada does not have a statewide tattoo licensing requirement, but individual counties regulate tattoo artists and studios. Licensing & Training Licensing is regulated at the county level; artists must check local requirements. Most counties require artists to complete a bloodborne pathogens training course. Las Vegas and Reno have strict regulations for tattooing and body art. Studio & Health Regulations Studios must follow county health department regulations and pass health inspections. Proper sterilization procedures, including the use of an autoclave, must be followed. Disposable needles, gloves, and ink caps must be used. Age Restrictions Tattooing minors under 18 years old is illegal without written parental consent. For local regulations, visit the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.

Nevada does not have a statewide tattoo licensing requirement, but individual counties regulate tattoo artists and studios.

Licensing & Training

• Licensing is regulated at the county level; artists must check local requirements.
• Most counties require artists to complete a bloodborne pathogens training course.
• Las Vegas and Reno have strict regulations for tattooing and body art.

Studio & Health Regulations

• Studios must follow county health department regulations and pass health inspections.
• Proper sterilization procedures, including the use of an autoclave, must be followed.
• Disposable needles, gloves, and ink caps must be used.

Age Restrictions

• Tattooing minors under 18 years old is illegal without written parental consent.

For local regulations, visit the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.