Tattooing is defined as a mark or design made on or under the skin using ink, dyes, or pigments.
Tattooing can be separated into two broad forms:
- Conventional – mark or design made on or under the skin by a process of piercing and ingraining a pigment, dye, or ink
- Cosmetic – including permanent makeup, micropigmentation, microblading, and microneedling using pigment, dye, or ink
All forms of tattooing requires licensure in Florida.
Licensure Resources
Establishments
- Tattoo Establishment Licensure Requirements
- Guide for Tattoo Establishment Operational Requirements
- Microblading/Permanent Cosmetics Licensure Requirements
- Inspection Data for Tattoo Establishments
Artists
- Tattoo Artist Licensure Requirements
- Microblading/Permanent Cosmetics Licensure Requirements
- Required Educational Courses
- Guest Tattoo Artist Registration
- Guide for Guest Tattoo Artist Registration
- Tattoo Licensure FAQs
- Minor Consent Form
- Black Henna (temporary tattoo)
- County Health Department Contact Information