VA DPOR Tattooing/PCT Regulations 2025 Questions With Answers
endorsement - ANSWER- means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in
another state
gratuitous services - ANSWER- providing services without receiving compensation or reward or obligation
reinstatement - ANSWER- means having a license restored to effectiveness after the expiration date has
passed
monthly - ANSWER- all steam sterilizers shall be biologically spore tested at least
3 Years - ANSWER- Biological spore test records shall be retained for a period of ______ and made available
upon request
independent laboratory - ANSWER- biological spore tests shall be verified through
prorated - ANSWER- all fees are nonrefundable and shall not be
aseptic - ANSWER- is a hygiene practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer of microorganisms,
regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another person or place.
1 Year - ANSWER- any applicant who does not pas a re-examination within ____ of the initial examination
date shall be required to submit a new application and examination fee
10 Days - ANSWER- Legal issues need to be reported within
1000 Practical hours, 350 Theory hours, 150 Sanitation hours - ANSWER- Tattooing requires 1500 hours
total consisting of
30 Days - ANSWER- Any changes in the name, address or ownership of the parlor or salon shall be reported
to the Board in writing within ____ of such changes
30 Days & Turn license over to Board - ANSWER- In the event of a closing of a tattoo/PCT Parlor/Salon the
board must be notified by the owner in writing within _______ & ________
5 days - ANSWER- a limited term tattooer license is effective for ____ prior to the expiration date
maximum of 5 - ANSWER- A person may obtain a _____ limited term tatooer licenses within a calendar year
30 consecutive day - ANSWER- a person may obtain a maximum of two limited term tatooer licenses
within a _______ time period
3 years / 5 years - ANSWER- Tattooer/ PCT applying for an instructor certificate must provide
documentation of _____ of work experience within the last _______
5 hours - ANSWER- any person completing apprenticeship or a tattoo school shall be required to provide
documentation of completion of ____ of health education
750 Hours - ANSWER- Hours of instruction for tattooer is
90 Hours - ANSWER- Hours of instruction for PCT is
350 - ANSWER- An approved tattooing school may conduct an assessment of a students competence in
theory and practical requirements for tattooing and based on the assessment give a maximum of _____
hours
endorsement - ANSWER- means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in
another state
gratuitous services - ANSWER- providing services without receiving compensation or reward or obligation
reinstatement - ANSWER- means having a license restored to effectiveness after the expiration date has
passed
monthly - ANSWER- all steam sterilizers shall be biologically spore tested at least
3 Years - ANSWER- Biological spore test records shall be retained for a period of ______ and made available
upon request
independent laboratory - ANSWER- biological spore tests shall be verified through
prorated - ANSWER- all fees are nonrefundable and shall not be
aseptic - ANSWER- is a hygiene practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer of microorganisms,
regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another person or place.
1 Year - ANSWER- any applicant who does not pas a re-examination within ____ of the initial examination
date shall be required to submit a new application and examination fee
10 Days - ANSWER- Legal issues need to be reported within
1000 Practical hours, 350 Theory hours, 150 Sanitation hours - ANSWER- Tattooing requires 1500 hours
total consisting of
30 Days - ANSWER- Any changes in the name, address or ownership of the parlor or salon shall be reported
to the Board in writing within ____ of such changes
30 Days & Turn license over to Board - ANSWER- In the event of a closing of a tattoo/PCT Parlor/Salon the
board must be notified by the owner in writing within _______ & ________
5 days - ANSWER- a limited term tattooer license is effective for ____ prior to the expiration date
maximum of 5 - ANSWER- A person may obtain a _____ limited term tatooer licenses within a calendar year
30 consecutive day - ANSWER- a person may obtain a maximum of two limited term tatooer licenses
within a _______ time period
3 years / 5 years - ANSWER- Tattooer/ PCT applying for an instructor certificate must provide
documentation of _____ of work experience within the last _______
5 hours - ANSWER- any person completing apprenticeship or a tattoo school shall be required to provide
documentation of completion of ____ of health education
750 Hours - ANSWER- Hours of instruction for tattooer is
90 Hours - ANSWER- Hours of instruction for PCT is
350 - ANSWER- An approved tattooing school may conduct an assessment of a students competence in
theory and practical requirements for tattooing and based on the assessment give a maximum of _____
hours
