License: Body Art Technician Licenses
121 East Seventh Place or PO Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 201-5000
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) administers licensing for body art technicians. "Body art" or "body art procedures" means physical body adornment using, but not limited to, tattooing and body piercing. "Tattooing" includes micropigmentation and cosmetic tattooing. "Body art establishment" means any structure or venue, whether permanent, temporary, or mobile, where body art is performed. <div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p><strong>For Technicians <br /> <br /></strong> <a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/bodyart/techinfo.html">Technician Information and Applications</a></p> <p><strong>For Establishments <br /> <br /></strong> <a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/bodyart/estabrenewinfo.html">Establishment Renewals</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/bodyart/docs/baestablic.pdf">Body Art Establishment Application</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/bodyart/docs/inspectlist.pdf">Body Art Establishment Inspection Checklist</a></p> <p><strong>Temporary Events </strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/bodyart/batempeventinfo.html">Temporary Event Information</a></p> </div> None
- Stand-alone license
- No exam
- Specific course required
- Continuing education required
- Experience required
- No criminal record requirements
- No physical requirements
License information updated 10/13/2021