Applications and Forms - Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios

Tattoo and Body Piercing Program Update

All Amendment applications with fees are to be sent to this address:

Department of State Health Services 
Cash Receipts Branch – MC 2003
PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347


Online Licensing

DSHS offers initial and renewal licensees the ability to apply for licenses online using the Regulatory Services Online Licensing System.  

All Fees are non-refundable.

Fee Schedule

License Type Initial Renewal Amendment Late Fee
Tattoo Studio $927 $927 $450 $100
Temporary Tattoo Studio $464 N/A N/A N/A
Body Piercing Studio with Tattoo Studio $309 $309 $150 $100
Body Piercing Studio without Tattoo Studio $412 $412 $200 $100
Temporary Body Piercing Studio with Tattoo Studio $155 N/A N/A N/A
Temporary Body Piercing Studio without Tattoo Studio $206 N/A N/A N/A

​Who May Apply or Renew Online

  • Tattoo and body piercing studios seeking initial licensure, license renewals, or temporary event licenses may use the online licensing system.
  • Minor amendment changes (such as name or address) cannot be completed online. 

Amendment Application Forms