Tattooing

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 .

Contact Information 

Kiana Ramos 352-540-6800 x 82144

Daniel Santerre 352-540-6800 x 82158

Regulatory Code 

• Chapter 64E-28, Florida Administrative Code - Tattooing(PDF-91.9KB)
• Sections 381.00771- 381 .00791, Florida Statues -The practice ofTattooing(PDF-91.9KB)

Forms 

• Application for Tattoo Establishment (PDF-59KB)
• Application for Tattoo Artist (PDF-1MB)
• Written Notarized Consent for Tattooing a Minor (PDF-101KB)

Links 

• Bureau of Community Environmental Health - Florida Department of Health (DOH) Headquarters-Conventional and Cosmetic Tattooing
• Tattoo Education Course (DOC- 59KB)