Apply for a tattooist licence

Introduction

A tattooist licence allows you to perform body art tattooing procedures in NSW.

Note: If you want to carry on a body art tattooing business, you'll need to apply for a tattoo master licence. If you hold a master licence for the premises and you also perform tattooing procedures at the same premises, you do not need a separate tattooist licence.

Eligibility

To apply for a licence, you must:

• be an individual and at least 18 years of age
• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen
• not be a controlled member of a declared organisation under the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2012
• not be a member of a prescribed criminal organisation or have been a member in the previous 12 months.

What you need

• copies of 2 types of acceptable identification documents
• details of your previous, existing or upcoming employment as a body art tattooist, including any employment as an apprentice
• your application fee.

Note: Tattoo industry licensing information including additional forms, application fees and acceptable identification documents, is available at Tattoo Industry Licences - NSW Police Force.

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Select the 'Apply online' button.
3. Follow the prompts to submit your application.