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.

Privacy and personal information

To apply for a tattooist licence with the Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (NSW Police Force), you'll need to create or log in with a MyServiceNSW Account.