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Tattoo Artist
Governing Authority
Delaware Division of Public Health — Office of Health Facilities Licensing
Official website →(302) 744-4700
No State-Level Tattoo Artist Regulation
Delaware does not have state-level licensing or regulation for tattoo artists. Local counties or cities may have their own health and safety requirements. Always check with your local health department.
Delaware is one of the few states that does not regulate tattoo artists at the state level. There is no state license, permit, or registration required. However, local jurisdictions (counties, cities, or health districts) may have their own requirements including health inspections, permits, and sanitation standards. Always check with your local health department before operating a tattoo studio.
No State-Level Tattoo Artist Regulation
Delaware does not regulate tattoo artists at the state level. There is no state license, permit, or registration required to practice as a tattoo artist. However, local jurisdictions (counties, cities, or health districts) may impose their own requirements.
Regulation Type
Facility Only
Regulation Level
State
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Delaware Does Not Regulate Tattoo Artists at the State Level
Delaware does not have state-level licensing or regulation for tattoo artists. Local jurisdictions (counties, cities, or health districts) may have their own requirements for tattoo establishments, including health inspections, permits, and sanitation standards. Always check with your local health department before opening a studio or beginning to tattoo.
Delaware requires notarized parental consent for tattooing minors and prohibits tattooing anyone under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
Delaware regulates body art through the Division of Public Health under Title 16 regulations.
Pre-operational inspections are required before permit issuance.
Parental consent for minors must be notarized.
Body art operators must be at least 18 years old.
Tattooing persons under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances is prohibited.
Delaware does NOT require individual tattoo artist licenses. Only the facility/establishment needs a permit from the Division of Public Health.
There is no interstate compact for tattoo artists.
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Official Sources
Tattoo Artist requirements in Delaware verified against Delaware Division of Public Health — Office of Health Facilities Licensing, March 2026.
While Delaware does not require a state-level license for tattoo artists, maintaining high standards of health and safety is essential. Consider voluntary BBP training and professional certifications to demonstrate competence to clients.
Requirements vary by state and locality. Always verify current requirements with your state or local licensing authority.