Microblading/Permanent Cosmetics/ONLY Micro-needling Using Pigments, Dye, or Ink

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Microblading, Permanent Cosmetics, and ONLY Micro-needling using pigments, dyes, or ink are considered a form of tattooing in the state of Florida. The practice of tattooing in Florida requires licensure as a tattoo artist and must occur in a licensed tattoo establishment. 

A Tattoo Artist License requires submission of the following to the local County Health Department having jurisdiction of the tattooing program where you live:

• Completed Application for Tattoo Artist License
  • The application must be completed with the name of the licensed tattoo establishment where the tattoo artist will perform tattooing or intends to perform tattooing.
  • $60 state fee - Additional local county fees may apply.  Contact the County Health Department where you live.
• Copy of government-issued photo ID proving 18 years of age or older.
  
• Certificate of Completion of a Department approved  bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases course. (minimum of 70% score required) 

An Expired Tattoo Artist License requires submission of the following to the local County Health Department having jurisdiction of the tattooing program where you live:

• Completed Application for Tattoo Artist License
  
  • $85 ($60 state fee and $25 reactivation fee) - Additional local county fees may apply.  Contact the local county health department where you live.

A Tattoo Establishment License requires submission of the following items to the local County Health Department having jurisdiction of the tattooing program where your business is located:

• Completed Application for Tattoo Establishment License
  • $200 state fee – Additional local county fees may apply. Contact the County Health Department where your business is located.

The practice of Microblading, Permanent Cosmetics, and Micro-needling also requires a Biomedical Waste Generator’s Permit as biomedical waste is generated during the procedure (needles, blood contaminated ink and water cups, etc.)

• $85 state fee - The application and $85 fee should be submitted in the same manner as that for a tattoo establishment license.
• Contact city/county for potential need for business tax receipt.

All tattoo establishments must pass inspection in compliance with sections 381.00771-381.00791, Florida Statutes  "The Practice of Tattooing" and Chapter 64E-28, Florida Administrative Code. 

Guest Tattoo Artist Registration

A Guest Tattoo Artist Registration requires the following:

• Completed Application for Guest Tattoo Artist Registration. (170kb PDF) ($35).
  • The Application must be completed with the name of the licensed tattoo establishment where the tattoo artist will perform tattooing or intends to perform tattooing.
• Copy of government-issued photo ID proving 18 years of age or older.
• Proof of active license, registration, or certification outside of Florida
• A copy of the certificate of training proving completion of approved 3-hour Bloodborne Pathogens and Communicable Diseases Courseor proof that the requirement has been met for issuance of a license, registration, or certification in a jurisdiction outside of the state.

**Review the Guest Tattoo Artist Registration Guide to ensure Florida will recognize your state’s tattoo artist license.** Submission of the wrong application will delay your licensure. 

If your state does not require a tattoo artist license registration or certification, you must apply for a Florida Tattoo Artist License. (167kb PDF)

**Tattoo Frequently Asked Questions**