VA DPOR/PCT (Tattoo) Regulations 2025 Questions With Correct Answers.
18 VAC 41-50-20. General Requirements for Tattooer, Limited Term Tattooer, Permanent Cosmetic
Tattooer, or Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer. - ANSWER- A. 1. The applicant must be in good
standing as a tattooer, limited term tattooer, permanent cosmetic tattooer, or master permanent cosmetic
tattooer in every jurisdiction where licensed, certified, or registered.
2. The applicant shall disclose his physical address. A post office box is not acceptable.
3. The applicant shall sign, as part of the application, a statement certifying that the applicant has read
and understands the Virginia tattooing license laws and the board's tattooing regulations.
4. the applicant must not have been convicted in any jurisdiction of a misdemeanor or felony that directly
relates to the profession of tattooing. The board shall have the authority to determine, based upon all the
information available, including the applicant's record of prior convictions, if the applicant is unfit or
unsuited to engage in the profession of tattooing. The board will decide each case by taking into account
the totality of the circumstances. Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for the
purposes of this section. The applicant shall provide a certified copy of a final order, decree or case
decision by a court or regulatory agency with the lawful authority to issue such order, decree or case
decision, and such copy shall be admissible as prima facie evidence of such conviction. This record shall
be forwarded by the applicant to the board within 10 days after all appeal rights have expired.
18 VAC 41-50-20. General Requirements for Tattooer, Limited Term Tattooer, Permanent Cosmetic
Tattooer, or Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer. - ANSWER- B. 1. Training in the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
a. Any person completing an approved tattooing apprenticeship program in a Virginia licensed tattoo
parlor or completing an approved tattooing training program in a Virginia licensed school of tattooing, or
completing a permanent cosmetic tattooing training program in a Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic
tattooing school shall be eligible to sit for the applicable examination.
b. Any person completing master permanent cosmetic training that is acceptable to the board shall be
eligible to sit for the examination. Training should be conducted in a permanent facility.
2. Training outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia, but within the United States and its territories.
a. Any person completing a tattooing or permanent cosmetic tattooing training or tattooing apprenticeship
program that is substantially equivalent to the Virginia program but is outside of the Commonwealth of
Virginia must submit to the board documentation of the successful completion of training or
apprenticeship to be eligible for examination. If less than required hours of tattooing or permanent
cosmetic tattooing training or tattooing apprenticeship was completed, an applicant must submit (i)
documentation acceptable to the board verifying the completion of a substantially equivalent tattooing
training or tattooing apprenticeship or permanent cosmetic tattooing training or documentation of three
years of work experience within the preceding five years as a tattooer, and (ii) documentation of
completion of a minimum of five hours of health education to include but not limited to blood-borne
disease, sterilization, and aseptic techniques related to tattooing and first aid and CPR that is acceptable
to the board in order to be eligible for examination.
18 VAC 41-50-30. License by Endorsement. - ANSWER- Upon proper application to the board, any person
currently licensed to practice as a tattooer, permanent cosmetic tattooer, or master permanent cosmetic
tattooer in any other state or jurisdiction of the United States and who has completed a training or
apprenticeship program and an examination that is substantially equivalent to that required by this
chapter may be issued a tattooer license, permanent cosmetic tattooer license, or master permanent
cosmetic tattooer license without an examination.
18 VAC 41-50-40. Examination Requirements and Fees. - ANSWER- B. Any candidate failing to appear as
scheduled for examination shall forfeit the examination fee.
18 VAC 41-50-50. Reexamination Requirements. - ANSWER- Any applicant who does not pass a
reexamination within one year of the initial examination date shall be required to submit a new
application and examination fee.
, 18 VAC 41-50-60. Examination Administration. - ANSWER- B. The applicant shall follow all procedures
established by the board with regard to conduct at the examination. Such procedures shall include any
written instructions communicated prior to the examination date and any instructions communicated at
the site, either written or oral, on the date of the examination. Failure to comply with all procedures
established by the board and the testing service with regard to conduct at the examination may be
grounds for denial of application.
C. The fee for examination or reexamination is subject to contracted charges to the board by an outside
vendor. These contracts are competitively negotiated and bargained for in compliance with the Virginia
Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). Fees may be adjusted and charged to
the candidate in accordance with these contracts. The fee shall not exceed $225 per candidate.
18VAC41-50-80. Tattoo Parlor, Limited Term Tattoo Parlor, or Permanent Cosmetic Salon License. -
ANSWER- A. Any individual wishing to operate a tattoo parlor, limited term tattoo parlor, or permanent
cosmetic tattoo salon shall obtain a tattoo parlor license, limited term tattoo parlor license, or permanent
cosmetic tattoo salon license in compliance with § 54.1-704.1 of the Code of Virginia.
B. A tattoo parlor license, limited term tattoo parlor license, or permanent cosmetic tattoo salon license
shall not be transferable and shall bear the same name and address of the business. Any changes in the
name, address, or ownership of the parlor or salon shall be reported to the board in writing within 30 days
of such changes. New owners shall be responsible for reporting such changes in writing to the board
within 30 days of the changes.
C. In the event of a closing of a tattoo parlor or permanent cosmetic tattoo salon, the board must be
notified by the owners in writing within 30 days of the closing, and the license must be returned by the
owners to the board.
D. Any individual wishing to operate a tattoo parlor in a temporary location must have a tattoo parlor
license or limited term tattoo parlor license issued by the board.
E. A limited term tattoo parlor license is effective for five consecutive days prior to the expiration date.
F. A person or entity may obtain a maximum of five limited term tattoo parlor licenses within a calendar
year.
G. A person or entity may obtain a maximum of two limited term tattoo parlor licenses within a 30
consecutive days time period.
18 VAC 41-50-90. Limited Term Tattooer License. - ANSWER- A. A limited term tattooer license is effective
for five consecutive days prior to the expiration date.
18 VAC 41-50-130. Fees
Individual Application - ANSWER- $75 until Aug 31, 2020; $105 After Sept 1, 2020
18 VAC 41-50-140. Refunds. - ANSWER- All fees are nonrefundable and shall not be prorated.
18 VAC 41-50-150. License Renewal Required. - ANSWER- All tattooer licenses, tattoo parlor licenses,
tattooing instructors licenses, tattooing schools licenses, 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.
18 VAC 41-50-160. Continuing Education Requirement. - 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 bloodborne disease, sterilization,
and aseptic techniques related to tattooing, first aid and CPR during their licensed term. Documentation
of training completion shall be provided at the time of renewal along with the required fee.
18 VAC 41-50-170. Notice of Renewal. - ANSWER- The Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation will mail a renewal notice to the licensee outlining the procedures for renewal. Failure to
receive this notice, however, shall not relieve the licensee of the obligation to renew. If the licensee fails
to receive the renewal notice, a copy of the old license may be submitted as evidence of intent to renew,
along with the required fee.
18 VAC 41-50-20. General Requirements for Tattooer, Limited Term Tattooer, Permanent Cosmetic
Tattooer, or Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer. - ANSWER- A. 1. The applicant must be in good
standing as a tattooer, limited term tattooer, permanent cosmetic tattooer, or master permanent cosmetic
tattooer in every jurisdiction where licensed, certified, or registered.
2. The applicant shall disclose his physical address. A post office box is not acceptable.
3. The applicant shall sign, as part of the application, a statement certifying that the applicant has read
and understands the Virginia tattooing license laws and the board's tattooing regulations.
4. the applicant must not have been convicted in any jurisdiction of a misdemeanor or felony that directly
relates to the profession of tattooing. The board shall have the authority to determine, based upon all the
information available, including the applicant's record of prior convictions, if the applicant is unfit or
unsuited to engage in the profession of tattooing. The board will decide each case by taking into account
the totality of the circumstances. Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for the
purposes of this section. The applicant shall provide a certified copy of a final order, decree or case
decision by a court or regulatory agency with the lawful authority to issue such order, decree or case
decision, and such copy shall be admissible as prima facie evidence of such conviction. This record shall
be forwarded by the applicant to the board within 10 days after all appeal rights have expired.
18 VAC 41-50-20. General Requirements for Tattooer, Limited Term Tattooer, Permanent Cosmetic
Tattooer, or Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer. - ANSWER- B. 1. Training in the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
a. Any person completing an approved tattooing apprenticeship program in a Virginia licensed tattoo
parlor or completing an approved tattooing training program in a Virginia licensed school of tattooing, or
completing a permanent cosmetic tattooing training program in a Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic
tattooing school shall be eligible to sit for the applicable examination.
b. Any person completing master permanent cosmetic training that is acceptable to the board shall be
eligible to sit for the examination. Training should be conducted in a permanent facility.
2. Training outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia, but within the United States and its territories.
a. Any person completing a tattooing or permanent cosmetic tattooing training or tattooing apprenticeship
program that is substantially equivalent to the Virginia program but is outside of the Commonwealth of
Virginia must submit to the board documentation of the successful completion of training or
apprenticeship to be eligible for examination. If less than required hours of tattooing or permanent
cosmetic tattooing training or tattooing apprenticeship was completed, an applicant must submit (i)
documentation acceptable to the board verifying the completion of a substantially equivalent tattooing
training or tattooing apprenticeship or permanent cosmetic tattooing training or documentation of three
years of work experience within the preceding five years as a tattooer, and (ii) documentation of
completion of a minimum of five hours of health education to include but not limited to blood-borne
disease, sterilization, and aseptic techniques related to tattooing and first aid and CPR that is acceptable
to the board in order to be eligible for examination.
18 VAC 41-50-30. License by Endorsement. - ANSWER- Upon proper application to the board, any person
currently licensed to practice as a tattooer, permanent cosmetic tattooer, or master permanent cosmetic
tattooer in any other state or jurisdiction of the United States and who has completed a training or
apprenticeship program and an examination that is substantially equivalent to that required by this
chapter may be issued a tattooer license, permanent cosmetic tattooer license, or master permanent
cosmetic tattooer license without an examination.
18 VAC 41-50-40. Examination Requirements and Fees. - ANSWER- B. Any candidate failing to appear as
scheduled for examination shall forfeit the examination fee.
18 VAC 41-50-50. Reexamination Requirements. - ANSWER- Any applicant who does not pass a
reexamination within one year of the initial examination date shall be required to submit a new
application and examination fee.
, 18 VAC 41-50-60. Examination Administration. - ANSWER- B. The applicant shall follow all procedures
established by the board with regard to conduct at the examination. Such procedures shall include any
written instructions communicated prior to the examination date and any instructions communicated at
the site, either written or oral, on the date of the examination. Failure to comply with all procedures
established by the board and the testing service with regard to conduct at the examination may be
grounds for denial of application.
C. The fee for examination or reexamination is subject to contracted charges to the board by an outside
vendor. These contracts are competitively negotiated and bargained for in compliance with the Virginia
Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). Fees may be adjusted and charged to
the candidate in accordance with these contracts. The fee shall not exceed $225 per candidate.
18VAC41-50-80. Tattoo Parlor, Limited Term Tattoo Parlor, or Permanent Cosmetic Salon License. -
ANSWER- A. Any individual wishing to operate a tattoo parlor, limited term tattoo parlor, or permanent
cosmetic tattoo salon shall obtain a tattoo parlor license, limited term tattoo parlor license, or permanent
cosmetic tattoo salon license in compliance with § 54.1-704.1 of the Code of Virginia.
B. A tattoo parlor license, limited term tattoo parlor license, or permanent cosmetic tattoo salon license
shall not be transferable and shall bear the same name and address of the business. Any changes in the
name, address, or ownership of the parlor or salon shall be reported to the board in writing within 30 days
of such changes. New owners shall be responsible for reporting such changes in writing to the board
within 30 days of the changes.
C. In the event of a closing of a tattoo parlor or permanent cosmetic tattoo salon, the board must be
notified by the owners in writing within 30 days of the closing, and the license must be returned by the
owners to the board.
D. Any individual wishing to operate a tattoo parlor in a temporary location must have a tattoo parlor
license or limited term tattoo parlor license issued by the board.
E. A limited term tattoo parlor license is effective for five consecutive days prior to the expiration date.
F. A person or entity may obtain a maximum of five limited term tattoo parlor licenses within a calendar
year.
G. A person or entity may obtain a maximum of two limited term tattoo parlor licenses within a 30
consecutive days time period.
18 VAC 41-50-90. Limited Term Tattooer License. - ANSWER- A. A limited term tattooer license is effective
for five consecutive days prior to the expiration date.
18 VAC 41-50-130. Fees
Individual Application - ANSWER- $75 until Aug 31, 2020; $105 After Sept 1, 2020
18 VAC 41-50-140. Refunds. - ANSWER- All fees are nonrefundable and shall not be prorated.
18 VAC 41-50-150. License Renewal Required. - ANSWER- All tattooer licenses, tattoo parlor licenses,
tattooing instructors licenses, tattooing schools licenses, 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.
18 VAC 41-50-160. Continuing Education Requirement. - 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 bloodborne disease, sterilization,
and aseptic techniques related to tattooing, first aid and CPR during their licensed term. Documentation
of training completion shall be provided at the time of renewal along with the required fee.
18 VAC 41-50-170. Notice of Renewal. - ANSWER- The Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation will mail a renewal notice to the licensee outlining the procedures for renewal. Failure to
receive this notice, however, shall not relieve the licensee of the obligation to renew. If the licensee fails
to receive the renewal notice, a copy of the old license may be submitted as evidence of intent to renew,
along with the required fee.
