VA DPOR TATTOOING AND PCT
LICENSURE AND PRACTICE STANDARDS
TEST 2026 FULL SOLUTION GUIDE
◉ Part 2 - Entry - tattoo parlor, limited term tattoo parlor, or
permanent cosmetic salon license
Answer: A person or entity may obtain a maximum of two limited
term tattoo parlor licenses within a 30 consecutive days time
period
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement
Answer: all tattooer licenses, tattoo parlor, licenses, tattooing
instructors licenses, tattooing schools license, permanent cosmetic.
tattooer licenses, master permanent. cosmetic tattooer licenses,
permanent cosmetic tattoo salon licenses, and permanent cosmetic
tattooing schools licenses, shall expire two years from the last day of
the month in which they were issued
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement - Continuing Education
Answer: all licensed tattooers, permanent cosmetic tattooers and
master permanent cosmetic tattooers shall be required to
satisfactorily complete a minimum of five hours of health education
to include but not limited to blood-borne disease, sterilization, and
antiseptic techniques related to tattooing, first aid and CPR during
, their license term. Documentation of training completion shall be
provided at the time of renewal along with the required fee.
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement - Failure to Renew
Answer: ⭐️ when a tattoo, permanent cosmetic tattoo, or master
permanent cosmetic tattoo fails to renew his license within 30 days
following at expiration date, the license shall meet the renewal
requirements and apply for a reinstatement of the license by
submitting to the department of professional and occupational
regulation a reinstatement application along with the required
renewal and reinstatement fees
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement - Failure to Renew
Answer: ⭐️ when a tattoo, permanent cosmetic tattoo, or master
permanent cosmetic tattoo fails to renew his license within two
years following the expiration date, reinstatement is no longer
possible. To resume practice, the former licensee shall apply for
licensure as a new applicant, shall meet all current application
requirements, shall pass the boards current examination and shall
receive a new licensure.
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement - Failure to Renew
Answer: when a tattoo parlor or permanent make up cosmetic tattoo
salon fails to renew its license within 30 days following the
expiration date, it shall be required to apply for reinstatement of the
license by submitting to the department of professional in
LICENSURE AND PRACTICE STANDARDS
TEST 2026 FULL SOLUTION GUIDE
◉ Part 2 - Entry - tattoo parlor, limited term tattoo parlor, or
permanent cosmetic salon license
Answer: A person or entity may obtain a maximum of two limited
term tattoo parlor licenses within a 30 consecutive days time
period
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement
Answer: all tattooer licenses, tattoo parlor, licenses, tattooing
instructors licenses, tattooing schools license, permanent cosmetic.
tattooer licenses, master permanent. cosmetic tattooer licenses,
permanent cosmetic tattoo salon licenses, and permanent cosmetic
tattooing schools licenses, shall expire two years from the last day of
the month in which they were issued
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement - Continuing Education
Answer: all licensed tattooers, permanent cosmetic tattooers and
master permanent cosmetic tattooers shall be required to
satisfactorily complete a minimum of five hours of health education
to include but not limited to blood-borne disease, sterilization, and
antiseptic techniques related to tattooing, first aid and CPR during
, their license term. Documentation of training completion shall be
provided at the time of renewal along with the required fee.
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement - Failure to Renew
Answer: ⭐️ when a tattoo, permanent cosmetic tattoo, or master
permanent cosmetic tattoo fails to renew his license within 30 days
following at expiration date, the license shall meet the renewal
requirements and apply for a reinstatement of the license by
submitting to the department of professional and occupational
regulation a reinstatement application along with the required
renewal and reinstatement fees
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement - Failure to Renew
Answer: ⭐️ when a tattoo, permanent cosmetic tattoo, or master
permanent cosmetic tattoo fails to renew his license within two
years following the expiration date, reinstatement is no longer
possible. To resume practice, the former licensee shall apply for
licensure as a new applicant, shall meet all current application
requirements, shall pass the boards current examination and shall
receive a new licensure.
◉ Part 4 - Renewal/Reinstatement - Failure to Renew
Answer: when a tattoo parlor or permanent make up cosmetic tattoo
salon fails to renew its license within 30 days following the
expiration date, it shall be required to apply for reinstatement of the
license by submitting to the department of professional in
