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Tattoo Artist
License Description

Occupational Description


Tattoo Artists mark or color the skin by insertion of nontoxic dyes or pigments into or under the subcutaneous portion of the skin upon the body of a live human being so as to form indelible marks for decorative or figurative purposes.

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must: 1. Be at least eighteen years of age; 2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent; 3. Have completed at least four hours of training within three years immediately prior to making application for a license as a body artist. Such training must include at least two hours of bloodborne pathogens (disease) training, which includes sanitation, infection control, and sterilization. An examination is required as a condition of training completion. 4. Pass an examination, which must include questions relating to the following: A. Sanitation; B. Safety (including emergency procedures); C. Infection control, including cross-contamination & barrier control; D. Sterilization, including use of an autoclave; 5. Complete a basic first aid class which teaches participants how to: A. Recognize emergency situations; B. Check the scene and call for help; C. Avoid bloodborne pathogen exposure; D. Care for wounds; E. Manage sudden illnesses; F. Minimize shock. 6. Possess good character; 7. Be either a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant who is lawfully present in the United States and who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act.

Fees


License Fee- $95.00

Renewal


Renewal is required biennially by March 31 of each odd-numbered year. The renewal fee is $118.00. Renewal requires completion of at least two hours of additional bloodborne pathogens (disease) training, which must include sanitation, infection control, and sterilization, and must require an examination as a condition of training completion.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services
P.O. Box 94986, 301 Centennial Mall S
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 224 2117
dhhs.licensure2117@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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