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Tattoo

Environmental Health

The Florida Department of Health implemented statutes that require licensure of tattoo artists and tattoo facilities. The law addresses educational requirements and standards of practice for conventional and cosmetic tattoo artists along with operational requirements for tattoo facilities.

Florida Department of Health in Indian River County's Environmental Health section is responsible for the sanitary and safety requirements related to the design, operations, and maintenance of tattoo facilities and temporary locations within the county.

Tattoo Artists are required to be licensed in the county that they reside providing picture identification with their home address.


Tattooing on a Minor

Tattooing may not be performed on a minor (a person who has not attained the age of 18) without the written notarized consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian. A written notarized parental consent document is required for minors prior to receiving a tattoo. A minor is defined as a person who has not attained the age of 18 years.

A facility may not perform tattooing on a minor under the age of 16.


For more information and forms, visit the Florida Department of Health, tattooing.