U.S. Tattoo Regulations Directory
This page links to official state sources for tattoo licensing, body art regulations, and health department guidance.
Important note on local regulations:
Tattooing and body art are regulated differently across the United States.
Some states issue licenses at the state level, while others delegate authority to county or city health departments.
In those cases, you may need to check local regulations in addition to state rules.
Always confirm requirements with the official agency linked for your jurisdiction.
Disclaimer: TattooLearningCenter.org provides links for educational convenience only. We are not a government agency and do not provide legal advice. Regulations change—always confirm with the official source.
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States (A–Z)
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- Alabama — Alabama Department of Public Health – Body Art Program
- Alaska — Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation – Body Art
- Arizona — Arizona Department of Health Services – Body Art
- Arkansas — Arkansas Department of Health – Body Art Program
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- California — California Department of Public Health – Body Art Program
- Colorado — Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment — Body Art
- Connecticut — Connecticut Department of Public Health — Body Art
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- Idaho — Idaho Department of Health & Welfare – Body Art
- Illinois — Illinois Department of Public Health – Body Art Establishments
- Indiana — Indiana State Department of Health – Body Art
- Iowa — Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals – Tattoo & Body Piercing
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- Kansas — Kansas Department of Health & Environment – Body Art
- Kentucky — Kentucky Department for Public Health – Body Art
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- Maine — Maine CDC – Body Piercing & Tattooing
- Maryland — Maryland Department of Health – Tattooing & Body Piercing
- Massachusetts — Massachusetts Department of Public Health – Body Art Program
- Michigan — Michigan Department of Health & Human Services – Body Art Facilities
- Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Health – Body Art
- Mississippi — Mississippi State Department of Health – Tattoo & Body Piercing
- Missouri — Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services – Body Art
- Montana — Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services – Body Art
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- Nebraska — Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services – Body Art
- Nevada — Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health – Body Art
- New Hampshire — New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services – Body Art
- New Jersey — New Jersey Department of Health – Body Art & Tattooing
- New Mexico — New Mexico Department of Health – Body Art
- New York — New York State Department of Health – Tattooing & Body Piercing
- North Carolina — North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services – Tattooing
- North Dakota — North Dakota Department of Health – Body Art
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- Ohio — Ohio Department of Health – Body Art
- Oklahoma — Oklahoma State Department of Health – Body Piercing & Tattooing
- Oregon — Oregon Health Licensing Office – Tattooing
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- Rhode Island — Rhode Island Department of Health – Body Art
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- South Carolina — South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control – Tattooing
- South Dakota — South Dakota Department of Health – Body Art
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- Tennessee — Tennessee Department of Health – Body Art
- Texas — Texas Department of State Health Services – Tattoo & Body Piercing
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- Vermont — Vermont Department of Health – Tattooing & Body Piercing
- Virginia — Virginia Department of Health – Body Art
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- Washington — Washington State Department of Health – Body Art
- West Virginia — West Virginia Department of Health – Tattoo & Body Piercing
- Wisconsin — Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services – Tattooing
- Wyoming — Wyoming Department of Health – Body Art