VIRGINIA TATTOO ARTIST LICENSURE EXAM
Q&A 2026 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Apprenticeship sponsor . Answer: Means an individual approved to
conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in
18VAC41-50-70.
◉ Aseptic technique . Answer: means a hygienic practice that prevents
and hinders the direct transfer of microorganisms, regardless of
pathogenicity, from one person or place to another person or place.
◉ Direct supervision . Answer: means that a Virginia licensed tattooer
shall be present in the tattoo parlor at all times when services are being
performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed tattooing instructor
shall be present in the tattooing school at all times when services are
being performed by a student, or that a Virginia licensed permanent
cosmetic tattooing instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic
tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a
student.
◉ Endorsement . Answer: means a method of obtaining a license by a
person who is currently licensed in another state.
,◉ Gratuitous services . Answer: as used in § 54.1-701.5 of the Code
Virginia means providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation. Gratuitous services do not
include services provided at no charge when goods are purchased.
◉ Licensee . Answer: means any person, partnership, association,
limited liability company, or corporation holding a license issued by the
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as defined in § 54.1-700 of the
Code of Virginia
◉ Limited term tattooer . Answer: means a tattooer licensed to perform
tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive days in an organized event
or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor
◉ Limited term tattoo parlor . Answer: means a tattoo parlor temporary
location licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive day
◉ Master permanent cosmetic tattooer . Answer: means any person
who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in
the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not
limited to cheek blush, eye shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or
camouflage
◉ Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon . Answer: means any place in which
permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
, ◉ Permanent cosmetic tattooer . Answer: means any person who for
compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the
industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited
to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips
◉ Permanent cosmetic tattooing . Answer: means placing marks upon
or under the skin of any person with ink or any other substance, resulting
in the permanent coloration of the skin on the face, including but not
limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, full lips, cheek
blush, eye shadow, and on the body for breast and scar repigmentation or
camouflage; also known as permanent make-up or micropigmentation.
◉ Permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor . Answer: means a person
who has been certified by the board who meets the competency
standards of the board as an instructor of permanent cosmetic tattooing
◉ Permanent cosmetic tattooing school . Answer: means a place or
establishment licensed by the board to accept and train students and
offers a permanent cosmetic tattooing curriculum approved by the board.
◉ Reinstatement . Answer: means having a license restored to
effectiveness after the expiration date has passed.
◉ Renewal . Answer: means continuing the effectiveness of a license
for another period of time.
Q&A 2026 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Apprenticeship sponsor . Answer: Means an individual approved to
conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in
18VAC41-50-70.
◉ Aseptic technique . Answer: means a hygienic practice that prevents
and hinders the direct transfer of microorganisms, regardless of
pathogenicity, from one person or place to another person or place.
◉ Direct supervision . Answer: means that a Virginia licensed tattooer
shall be present in the tattoo parlor at all times when services are being
performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed tattooing instructor
shall be present in the tattooing school at all times when services are
being performed by a student, or that a Virginia licensed permanent
cosmetic tattooing instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic
tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a
student.
◉ Endorsement . Answer: means a method of obtaining a license by a
person who is currently licensed in another state.
,◉ Gratuitous services . Answer: as used in § 54.1-701.5 of the Code
Virginia means providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation. Gratuitous services do not
include services provided at no charge when goods are purchased.
◉ Licensee . Answer: means any person, partnership, association,
limited liability company, or corporation holding a license issued by the
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as defined in § 54.1-700 of the
Code of Virginia
◉ Limited term tattooer . Answer: means a tattooer licensed to perform
tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive days in an organized event
or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor
◉ Limited term tattoo parlor . Answer: means a tattoo parlor temporary
location licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive day
◉ Master permanent cosmetic tattooer . Answer: means any person
who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in
the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not
limited to cheek blush, eye shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or
camouflage
◉ Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon . Answer: means any place in which
permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
, ◉ Permanent cosmetic tattooer . Answer: means any person who for
compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the
industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited
to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips
◉ Permanent cosmetic tattooing . Answer: means placing marks upon
or under the skin of any person with ink or any other substance, resulting
in the permanent coloration of the skin on the face, including but not
limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, full lips, cheek
blush, eye shadow, and on the body for breast and scar repigmentation or
camouflage; also known as permanent make-up or micropigmentation.
◉ Permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor . Answer: means a person
who has been certified by the board who meets the competency
standards of the board as an instructor of permanent cosmetic tattooing
◉ Permanent cosmetic tattooing school . Answer: means a place or
establishment licensed by the board to accept and train students and
offers a permanent cosmetic tattooing curriculum approved by the board.
◉ Reinstatement . Answer: means having a license restored to
effectiveness after the expiration date has passed.
◉ Renewal . Answer: means continuing the effectiveness of a license
for another period of time.
