Tattoos and Body Art

Fee Schedule for Artists and Studios

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.

What documents are required to apply for a Tattoo and Body Art license?
Artist Application Guidelines and Required Document

Artist Application

Hep B Vaccine Declination Form (complete this form if you have do not have a copy of your Hepatitis B vaccine record.)

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

• **Please note, all individuals or corporations who obtain a permit (i.e. food service, swimming pools, body art) from DPH requires completion of secure and verifiable information to verify citizenship/immigration status.
  In accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1(e)(2) Verifiable Residency Documents O.C.G.A Under O.C.G.A. § 50-36-2

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?
Studio Guidelines and Requirements
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:

• Rules and Regulations of Body Art Studios and Tattoo/Body Piercing Artist
• The State Environmental Health Office does not regulate or certify the Tattoo/Body Art Industry. However, most counties in Georgia have adopted their own local Body Art Ordinance. Click here to see which ones.
• Tattoos & Permanent Makeup: Fact Sheet