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Tattoo / Body Art Studio License Requirements by State

State-by-state licensing requirements, initial fees, and bond amounts sourced from official state licensing boards.

Data last verified: 2025–2026. Always confirm with the issuing authority before filing.

State License Required Initial Fee Bond Required Last Verified
Alabama Required $200 none 2025
Alaska Required $150 none 2025
Arizona Required $75 none 2025
Arkansas Required $100 none 2025
California Required $50-$200 none 2025
Colorado Required $75 none 2025
Connecticut Required $200 none 2025
Delaware Required $100 none 2025
Florida Required $60 none 2025
Georgia Required $100 none 2025
Hawaii Required $25-$100 none 2025
Idaho Required $50-$100 none 2025
Illinois Required $50-$200 none 2025
Indiana Required $50 none 2025
Iowa Required $100 none 2025
Kansas Required $75 none 2025
Kentucky Required $100 none 2025
Louisiana Required $100 none 2025
Maine Required $100 none 2025
Maryland Required $75 none 2025
Massachusetts Required $50-$200 none 2025
Michigan Required $75 none 2025
Minnesota Required $100 none 2025
Mississippi Required $100 none 2025
Missouri Required $75 none 2025
Montana Required $100 none 2025
Nebraska Required $75 none 2025
Nevada Required $100 none 2025
New Hampshire Required $125 none 2025
New Jersey Required $100 none 2025
New Mexico Required $75 none 2025
New York Required $100-$300 none 2025
North Carolina Required $100 none 2025
North Dakota Required $75 none 2025
Ohio Required $50-$75 none 2025
Oklahoma Required $100 none 2025
Oregon Required $200 none 2025
Pennsylvania Required $75 none 2025
Rhode Island Required $100 none 2025
South Carolina Required $100 none 2025
South Dakota Required $75 none 2025
Tennessee Required $100 none 2025
Texas Required $75-$200 none 2025
Utah Required $75 none 2025
Vermont Required $100 none 2025
Virginia Required $130 none 2025
Washington Required $113 none 2025
West Virginia Required $75 none 2025
Wisconsin Required $75 none 2025
Wyoming Required $75 none 2025

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