Tattoo Artist Requirements in New York

Tattoo Licensing & Training Guide

New York has specific licensing requirements for tattoo artists and body art studios, regulated by local health departments. Licensing & Training Artists must obtain a Tattoo License from their county or city health department. Completion of an approved bloodborne pathogens training course is required. New York City requires a Tattoo Practitioner License issued by the NYC Department of Health. Studio & Health Regulations Studios must be licensed and inspected regularly by local health authorities. Strict sanitation procedures must be followed, including autoclave sterilization for equipment. Single-use needles, gloves, and ink caps must be used. Age Restrictions Tattooing anyone under 18 years old is prohibited, even with parental consent. For official licensing information, visit the New York State Department of Health.

New York has specific licensing requirements for tattoo artists and body art studios, regulated by local health departments.

Licensing & Training

• Artists must obtain a Tattoo License from their county or city health department.
• Completion of an approved bloodborne pathogens training course is required.
• New York City requires a Tattoo Practitioner License issued by the NYC Department of Health.

Studio & Health Regulations

• Studios must be licensed and inspected regularly by local health authorities.
• Strict sanitation procedures must be followed, including autoclave sterilization for equipment.
• Single-use needles, gloves, and ink caps must be used.

Age Restrictions

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

For official licensing information, visit the New York State Department of Health.