The objective of tattoo establishment inspections is to provide the public with safe and sanitary tattoo and piercing services.

Upon application of a party who desires to establish a Tattoo or Piercing business within the Health District, a Registered Sanitarian must perform a pre-opening inspection of the site, equipment, type of supplies to be used, ensure proper forms are available for clients to complete, etc. Persons applying tattoos or piercings must also be licensed to operate within the State of Ohio.

Adequate training in sanitary practices, first aid, sterilization of tattoo and piercing instruments, record keeping, etc., must be completed and maintained by the tattoo or piercing site manager and/or owner.

After a business is approved and properly licensed, inspections are conducted, a minimum of one time yearly, to ensure that all employees are following Ohio Revised Code (ORC 3730.01 through 3730.11), and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 3701 through 3709) stipulations.

Citizen complaints regarding tattoo or piercing facilities within the Health District are investigated and proper action taken. Minors cannot obtain a tattoo or piercing without parental permission, and a tattoo or piercing may not be applied to a minor without a parent present at the time of the application.

Please see the License Fee Schedule for specific costs.