Tattoo Artist Requirements in New Jersey

Tattoo Licensing & Training Guide

New Jersey regulates tattooing at the county level, with local health departments enforcing licensing and sanitation rules. Licensing & Training Artists must register with their county health department. Completion of a bloodborne pathogens training course is required. Some counties require artists to pass an exam on infection control procedures. Studio & Health Regulations Studios must obtain a Body Art Facility License and pass regular health inspections. Strict sterilization and disposal procedures must be followed. Single-use needles, gloves, and ink caps must be used for each client. Age Restrictions Tattooing minors under 18 years old is prohibited, even with parental consent. For local regulations, check with your county health department or visit the New Jersey Department of Health.

New Jersey regulates tattooing at the county level, with local health departments enforcing licensing and sanitation rules.

Licensing & Training

• Artists must register with their county health department.
• Completion of a bloodborne pathogens training course is required.
• Some counties require artists to pass an exam on infection control procedures.

Studio & Health Regulations

• Studios must obtain a Body Art Facility License and pass regular health inspections.
• Strict sterilization and disposal procedures must be followed.
• Single-use needles, gloves, and ink caps must be used for each client.

Age Restrictions

• Tattooing minors under 18 years old is prohibited, even with parental consent.

For local regulations, check with your county health department or visit the New Jersey Department of Health.