Tattoo Establishment and Artists

The Florida Department of Health, in Orange County (DOH-Orange), is the local authority charged with the licensing of tattoo establishments and artists within its jurisdiction. 

DOH-Orange is responsible for conducting annual inspections and enforcement of the 64E-28, Florida Administrative Code.

Please visit the Florida Department of Health's Tattoo Program for information on Florida's tattoo establishment and tattoo artists' licensing requirements.

Licensing

This program is administered by area coordinators located in county health departments of jurisdiction.

To find the coordinator for other areas of the state, view county contact information. If you have any questions, contact 407-858-1497 or CHD48OrangeBodyArt@FLhealth.gov.

You can send or forward any applications, questions, complaints and communication related to the Body Art Program.

• Application for Tattoo Establishment License
• Application for Tattoo Artist License
• Application for Guest Tattoo Artist Registration
• Credit Card Authorization Form
• Methods of Payment

Fees

• The annual fee for a tattoo establishment license is $285.
• The annual fee for a tattoo artist license is $85. Tattoo artists must submit application annually.

Resources

• Florida Department of Health Tattoo Artist Licensure
• Florida Statues
• Florida Administrative Code