Tattoo Artist Requirements in Virginia

Tattoo Licensing & Training Guide

Virginia requires all tattoo artists and body art establishments to be licensed by the state. Licensing & Training Artists must obtain a Tattooer License from the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology. Completion of a 1500-hour approved tattoo apprenticeship or an equivalent training program is required. Artists must pass a state licensing exam covering health, safety, and sanitation procedures. Studio & Health Regulations Studios must have a Body Art Establishment License and undergo regular health inspections. Strict sterilization and sanitation procedures must be followed. All reusable equipment must be autoclave sterilized, and disposable needles must be used. Age Restrictions Minors under 18 years old cannot receive tattoos without notarized parental consent. For licensing details, visit the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology.

Virginia requires all tattoo artists and body art establishments to be licensed by the state.

Licensing & Training

• Artists must obtain a Tattooer License from the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology.
• Completion of a 1500-hour approved tattoo apprenticeship or an equivalent training program is required.
• Artists must pass a state licensing exam covering health, safety, and sanitation procedures.

Studio & Health Regulations

• Studios must have a Body Art Establishment License and undergo regular health inspections.
• Strict sterilization and sanitation procedures must be followed.
• All reusable equipment must be autoclave sterilized, and disposable needles must be used.

Age Restrictions

• Minors under 18 years old cannot receive tattoos without notarized parental consent.

For licensing details, visit the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology.