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Tattoo industry regulation

Get a tattoo licence or permit

  • Apply for tattoo operator licence
  • Apply to be a tattooist
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Tattoo industry breaches and penalties

Find information about the penalties and breaches that apply to the tattoo industry.

Tattoo industry forms

Find a list of forms that you must fill out when you apply to work in the tattoo industry. You can download a copy of each of the forms.

Legal requirements for the tattoo industry

  • Tattoo procedures log
  • Tattoo licence conditions
  • Providing fingerprints for tattoo licences

Update or change a tattoo licence

  • Change your tattoo licence details
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Check a tattoo licence

Find out how to check that your tattoo parlour and artist have a valid licence. You can do a search on our free online licensing register.

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