Learn more about the required licensing fees for tattoos, body piercing, body art, and permanent cosmetic artists.
Forms of payment
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Licensing fees
- If you're paying online, pay with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express (no gift cards)
- Make checks or money orders payable to the Department of Licensing
Tattoo, body piercing, body art, and permanent cosmetic artist license fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Get your first license | $275 |
| Renew your license | $275 ($385 if late) |
| Reinstate your license | $275 |
| License print fee | $5 |
Artist shop, mobile unit, and event license fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Get your first license | $330 per location |
| Renew your license | $330 ($440 if late) |
| Reinstate your license | $330 per location |
| Add a location | $330 per location |
| Change a location | No fee |
| License print fee | $5 |