Tattoos and Body Art

NOTICE:  Beginning October 6, 2023, Georgia’s new State Body Art Rule goes into effect changing the current certification process. For additional information or questions contact 706-295-6650 or 706-295-6651.

ARTIST
It shall be unlawful for any person to perform body art procedures without having first obtained a valid body artist license from the health authority pursuant to the Georgia Rules and Regulations of Body Art Studios and Tattoo/Body Piercing Artists. Please contact the numbers above if you are currently seeking a GA Artist License.

STUDIO
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any type of body art studio without having first obtained a valid body art studio permit from the health authority pursuant to the Georgia Rules and Regulations of Body Art Studios and Tattoo/Body Piercing Artists. Individuals interested in obtaining a Body Art Studio Permit must complete the following Body Art Studio Permit Application and submit it to the local County Health Department’s Environmental Office along with the required documentation and all applicable fees.

What documents are required to open a Tattoo and Body Art Studio?

 Body Art Studio Application
 Body Art Studio Plan Review Checklist
 Temporary Body Art Studio Application

Verification of Residency (In accordance with the Georgia Department of Public Health, Alien Residency Verification Policy (Policy# GC-090008))

How can I report a complaint? Click here to use our online complaint form.

Additional Resources:

• Body Art Rules:   511-3-8 
• For more information visit: https://dph.georgia.gov/environmental-health/body-art
• Tattoos & Permanent Makeup: Fact Sheet