Tattoo Establishments

There are health risks associated with getting a tattoo. These include allergic reactions and the transmission of bloodborne diseases, such as hepatitis or HIV, which is why you should always use a licensed tattoo artist in a licensed tattoo establishment.

Tattooing of a Minor

A written notarized parental consent document is required for minors prior to receiving a tattoo. A minor is defined as a person who has not attained the age of 18 years.

A person may not perform tattooing on a minor without the written notarized consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian and an establishment may not perform tattooing on a minor under the age of 16. Additional information may be found at section 381.00787, Florida Statutes.

• Minor Consent Form

Tattoo Artist Training

The Florida Department of Health implemented sections 381.00771-381.00791, F.S. These statutes require licensure of tattoo artists and tattoo establishments, educational requirements, standards of practice for conventional and cosmetic tattoo artists, and operational requirements for tattoo establishments.

• Approved Bloodborne Pathogens Training

License Requirements

Chapter 64E-28, Florida Administrative Code, details the statutory requirements for tattoo establishments and tattoo artists. It is recommended that tattoo establishment owners and operators as well as tattoo artists review the requirements of both the statute sections and the rule chapter to ensure compliance with requirements for both artists and establishments.

Tattoo Establishment License

• Application for Tattoo Establishment Licensure
• Tattoo Establishment Licensure Requirements
• Tattoo Establishment Operational Requirements
• Tattoo Licensure FAQs
• Facilities Fee Schedule

Tattoo Artist License

• Application for Tattoo Artist License
• Tattoo Artist Licensure Requirements
• Guest Tattoo Artist Registration
• Microblading/Permanent Cosmetics Licensure Requirements
• Facilities Fee Schedule