Tattooing

Tattooing is the placing of a mark or design on or under the skin of a human being by a process of piercing or ingraining a pigment, dye, or ink in the skin. Effective January 1, 2012, all tattoo establishments and artists must obtain a license from the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County. 

Permits are valid from October 1 through September 30 and must be applied and renewed annually.

For more information, contact: 

Kiana Ramos: 352-540-6800, Ext. 82144

Daniel Santerre: 352-540-6800, Ext. 82158

Resources

• Application for Tattoo Establishment
• Application for Tattoo Artist
• Written Notarized Consent for Tattooing a Minor
• Tattoo Education Course
• Chapter 64E-28, Florida Administrative Code - Tattooing
• Sections 381.00771- 381 .00791, Florida Statues - The Practice ofTattooing
• Florida Department of Health - Conventional and Cosmetic Tattooing