Body piercingย is an invasive procedure that presents the potential for infection. It can result in infections of the pierced site, especially if aftercare procedures are not followed.

Annual inspections are conducted of Body Piercing facilities in Palm Beach County to prevent the spread of blood borne disease. The inspections are done using prescribed minimum sanitary and safety requirements related to the design, operation, and maintenance of body-piercing salons and temporary establishments.

Body piercers are also required to obtain annual training in safety, sterilization, and sanitation.ย 

Regulation of Body Piercing in Florida

Tattoo Artist Licensure

Any persons who tattoo the body of another human, persons who practice cosmetic tattooing, permanent make-up, or micro pigmentation, or students/apprentices who tattoo other humans as part of their tattoo training are required to have a license in Florida.

A Tattoo artist license requires the following:

  • Completedย Application for Tattoo Artist Licenseย ($60)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Copy of government-issued photo ID
  • Completion of theย Education Courses for tattoo artist (minimum of 70% score required)

License must be in county where artist lives in regardless of area of work. Submit your completed application to yourย local county health department Tattoo Coordinatorย for questions and payment information.

Guest Tattoo Artist Registration

A guest tattoo artist registration is required for any tattoo artist who plans to tattoo in Florida and who also holds an active license, registration, or certification issued by a jurisdiction outside Florida.

A guest tattoo license requires the following:

  • Completed Application forย Guest Tattoo Artist Registrationย ($35)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Copy of government-issued photo ID
  • Proof of active license, registration, or certification outside of Florida
  • Documentation of completed tattoo Education Courses (at least 70% score) or approved substitute course

Guest registration is valid up to 14 consecutive days in Florida.

If your state does not require a tattoo artist license, you will need to complete a Florida Department of Health education course and a Florida artist license application for Florida.