Tattoo industry regulation

• Apply for tattoo operator licence
• Apply to be a tattooist
• Apply to be a visiting overseas tattooist
• Apply for a permit to hold tattoo events and exhibitions

Find information about the penalties and breaches that apply to the tattoo industry.

Find a list of forms that you must fill out when you apply to work in the tattoo industry. You can download a copy of each of the forms.

• Tattoo procedures log
• Tattoo licence conditions
• Providing fingerprints for tattoo licences

• Change your tattoo licence details
• Replace your tattoo licence
• End your tattoo licence
• Transfer to a Queensland tattoo licence

Find out how to check that your tattoo parlour and artist have a valid licence. You can do a search on our free online licensing register.