Tattoo Artist License - Temporary

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City Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of

The Temporary Tattoo Artist License is required for individual tattoo artists intending to work in New York City for no more than seven consecutive days and under the supervision of an individual with a valid full-term Tattoo Artist License issued by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).<br/><br/>

Applicants for this license must have proof that they are licensed to tattoo in another jurisdiction. Additionally, applicants must either take the Infection Control Examination offered by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Health Academy or have this requirement waived - at the discretion of DOHMH - if the applicant can demonstrate satisfactory completion of an equivalent training offered by another jurisdiction.

The Temporary Tattoo Artist License is valid for a seven consecutive day period. The license is limited to the specific person named in the application is not transferable to another person or entity. This license is only valid when the person holding the Temporary Tattoo License is supervised by a licensed Tattoo Artist.

Additional resources

Infection Control Guidelines for Tattoo Artists

PDF

Relevant Health Code and Rules

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)

Address
Health Academy

Riverside Health Center

160 W. 100th Street (at Columbus Avenue)

New York NY 10025

Website http://nyc.gov/healthacademy

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Health Academy