Tattoo Artist Requirements in Ohio

Tattoo Licensing & Training Guide

Ohio has statewide licensing regulations for tattoo artists and studios, enforced by local health departments. Licensing & Training Tattoo artists must work in a licensed tattoo facility. Each tattoo shop must obtain a Body Art Establishment License from the Ohio Department of Health. Artists must complete a bloodborne pathogens training course. Studio & Health Regulations Studios must meet sanitation and sterilization standards and undergo health inspections. Strict hygiene protocols, including autoclave sterilization, must be followed. Clients must be given aftercare instructions after every tattoo. Age Restrictions Minors under 18 years old must have parental consent to receive a tattoo. For official regulations, visit the Ohio Department of Health.

Ohio has statewide licensing regulations for tattoo artists and studios, enforced by local health departments.

Licensing & Training

• Tattoo artists must work in a licensed tattoo facility.
• Each tattoo shop must obtain a Body Art Establishment License from the Ohio Department of Health.
• Artists must complete a bloodborne pathogens training course.

Studio & Health Regulations

• Studios must meet sanitation and sterilization standards and undergo health inspections.
• Strict hygiene protocols, including autoclave sterilization, must be followed.
• Clients must be given aftercare instructions after every tattoo.

Age Restrictions

• Minors under 18 years old must have parental consent to receive a tattoo.

For official regulations, visit the Ohio Department of Health.