So, your dream and goal for a career are to become a tattoo artist? Let’s just start by saying that you’re at the right place! Becoming a tattoo artist is a notoriously hard thing for any talented artist and tattoo enthusiast. But, it’s doable, of course. You just need the right guidance, a little bit of persistence, and you’ll get there.

Now, considering that different states have different requirements, we’ll try to tackle the most common requirements for a tattoo license and point out states in which you may encounter a different license procedure. Either way, let’s get you through this journey so you are ready for what the journey awaits.

How To Get A Tattoo License (Florida, Texas, California, And Many Other Cities)

Why Do I Even Need a License?

To become a professional tattoo artist, you are required to get a tattoo license working in every state, or even outside the country. The tattoo license is designed to ensure the highest quality of tattoo services as well as to control and prevent the spread of infectious diseases, which can easily happen if the tattoo artist is untrained or unfamiliar with the transmission of diseases and their prevention.

The tattoo license is required by law for every business that operates as a tattooing, piercing, or body art business. Without a valid license, the tattoo artist cannot operate and will be forbidden to operate if an enforcement officer doesn’t get a valid copy of the tattoo license on display during the annual inspection.

What Makes Me Eligible For a Tattoo License?

Every state has a set of requirements, or eligibility criteria, created and supported by law which clearly defines what is it that you need to do in order to get a tattoo license. For example;

• If you’re self-employed, or you operate individually or as a part of a business, a tattoo license will be required. Otherwise, you will be heavily fined.
• If you want to provide services and treatments like skin tattooing, you must carry out your work in a safe and hygienic environment. This is one of the main ways you can prevent the spread of infection among customers or employers.
• And finally. According to state law, you are required to operate in a safe and hygienic environment and facility, carry out the procedures safely and operate using proper, safe, clean equipment.

These are just some of the criteria required by law. The requirements created for you to be eligible for a job in the tattoo industry vary from one state to the other. But, the general criteria boil down to the aforementioned three things; proper working conditions, safe and hygienic environment, and safe and clean tools.