Tattoo Artist Requirements in New Hampshire

Tattoo Licensing & Training Guide

New Hampshire requires tattoo artists to be licensed at the state level and follow strict sanitation laws. Licensing & Training Artists must apply for a Tattoo License through the New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics. Completion of a bloodborne pathogens training course is required. Tattoo licenses must be renewed annually. Studio & Health Regulations Studios must pass state health inspections before receiving a license. Strict sterilization requirements, including autoclave use, must be followed. Studios must maintain records of all procedures and client information. Age Restrictions Minors under 18 years old cannot be tattooed, even with parental consent. For official licensing information, visit the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.

New Hampshire requires tattoo artists to be licensed at the state level and follow strict sanitation laws.

Licensing & Training

• Artists must apply for a Tattoo License through the New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics.
• Completion of a bloodborne pathogens training course is required.
• Tattoo licenses must be renewed annually.

Studio & Health Regulations

• Studios must pass state health inspections before receiving a license.
• Strict sterilization requirements, including autoclave use, must be followed.
• Studios must maintain records of all procedures and client information.

Age Restrictions

• Minors under 18 years old cannot be tattooed, even with parental consent.

For official licensing information, visit the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.