State
| Issuing DepartmentLicense Title
| Requirements
| Application Link
| Expiration
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| Alabama
| Alabama Department of Public Health
| Current Bloodborne Pathogen Training Certificate Course MUST be approved by ADPHProof of Hepatitis B VaccinationCopy of Photo I.D. |
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| Alaska
| Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
| Note: The state of Alaska requires a formal exam for licensure. The requirements listed are those to sit the exam.
Completed Apprenticeship Training of 380 Hours or More (380+) Notarized Application Verified Proof of Training Record Certified Copy of Current CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens Card If trained outside of Alaska: Completed Affidavit Confirming Study of the Statute and Regulation Booklet |
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| Arkansas
| Arkansas Department of Public Health
| Note: The state of Arkansas requires a formal exam for licensure. The requirements listed are those to sit the exam.
Completed Apprenticeship (minimum of 6 months, maximum of 24 months) 375 Completed Clock Hours of Supervised Body Art Work (Log Submitted by Trainer) Certified Copy of Current CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens Card If applying for licensure as a permanent cosmetic artist, must provide a copy of high school diploma or GED | View Application Requirements Here Arkansas requires a request in writing for an application and testing information.
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While licensing is managed by each individual county, the state has basic requirements including:
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While licensing is managed by each individual county, the state has basic requirements including:
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| As of this writing, Conneticut does not require licensing, but House Bill 6590 (sHB 6590) passed unanimously last year (May 2013), and licensing programs should be expected in the near future. | ||||
| Delaware requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Health Department, but no individual license is required. | ||||
| Florida Department of Health
| Certificate of Completion for Bloodborne Pathogens and Communical Diseases Course (Score of 70% or Greater) Copy of Government-Issued ID |
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| While licensing is managed by each individual county, many counties have not yet established rules for licensing. The state is aiming for 100% compliance in 2014. | ||||
| State of Hawaii Department of Health
| Proof of Completion of Bloodborne Pathogens Course from an Approved Location Completed Tuberculosis and Syphilis Report Form (Hepatitis B vaccine is strongly recommended.) |
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| Idaho requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Health Department, but no individual license is required. | ||||
| Illinois requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Health Department, but no individual license is required. It does, however, required ALL artists to complete a OSHA-approved Bloodborne Pathogens course. | ||||
| Indiana requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Health Department, but no individual license is required. It does, however, required ALL artists to complete a OSHA-approved Bloodborne Pathogens course. | ||||
| Iowa Department of Public Health
| High School Diploma or GED Proof of Bloodborne Pathogen Training Completion AHA First Aid Training Completed Application With Included Permit Questions | |||
| Kansas Board of Cosmetology
| Note: The state of Kansas requires a formal exam for licensure. The requirements listed are those to sit the exam.
Completion of Board-Approved Body Art Training Program Proof of High School Diploma or GED Certificate of Completed Bloodborne Pathogens Course Copy of Consent Forms for 50 Performed Procedures During Apprenticeship Completed Application With Proof of Age & Identification | Apply Here for Required Apprenticeship
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| Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
| Kentucky requires all tattoo artists be registered with the county health department in which they will be working and requires registration of tattoo shops and an annual inspection of the premises, but gives no formal requirements for artist training. | 1 Year
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| Louisiana requires the registration of shops and shop owners must have a permit from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, but no individual license is required. |
