Hi, I want to be a tattoo artist but am struggling to find clear information on licensing. Can I apply for a personal tattoo licence if I don’t have premises to tattoo at? There’s a few studios you can day hire that are licensed tattoo studios and that’s where I ideally intend to tattoo. I’m just confused as to whether it’s a requirement to have a premises ready for them to inspect?

Questions › Hi, I want to be a tattoo artist but am struggling to find clear information on licensing. Can I apply for a personal tattoo licence if I don’t have premises to tattoo at? There’s a few studios you can day hire that are licensed tattoo studios and that’s where I ideally intend to tattoo. I’m just confused as to whether it’s a requirement to have a premises ready for them to inspect?

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Hi, I want to be a tattoo artist but am struggling to find clear information on licensing. Can I apply for a personal tattoo licence if I don’t have premises to tattoo at? There’s a few studios you can day hire that are licensed tattoo studios and that’s where I ideally intend to tattoo. I’m just confused as to whether it’s a requirement to have a premises ready for them to inspect?

Submitted by: poppy
3 years ago

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Barber DTS

answered 3 years ago

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Hi Poppy, we have written an article in our Advice Hub covering that topic:

Tattoo Laws in The UK: Making Sure You’re Compliant

As regulations may vary from county to county in the UK, it is best to contact the local council you wish to work in directly.

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