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TATTOO PROFESSIONAL
License Description TATTOO PROFESSIONAL

A person who employs any method of placing designs, letters, figures, symbols, cosmetics or other marks under the skin of a person with ink or color by aid of needles or instruments under the auspices of a licensed tattoo studio.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must train for one year under a licensed tattoo artist who has practiced under a Tennessee licensee for three years and satisfy the education and examination requirements. (A temporary license can be issued under appropriate circumstances to a person licensed in another state.)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Successfully complete the Alliance of Professional Tattooist course in sterilization, a local or state program in sterilization offered by the Health Department, or a course approved by the local health department.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Pass an examination administered by a local health department.

RENEWAL:
Annual renewal is required.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of General Environmental Health
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741 7206
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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