Tattoo, Body Piercing and Ear Piercing Programs

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The Tattoo, Body Piercing and Ear Piercing Program registers tattoo artists, body piercers, and ear piercers and certifies studios. Persons engaged in the practice of tattooing or body/ear piercing in Kentucky must be registered through their local health department.

State Laws and Regulations

Tattoo and Body Piercing Law

Tattoo Regulation

Body and Ear Piercing Regulation

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Body Art and COVID-19

Body art establishments are among the businesses that now may reopen.

See the list of establishments and phased reopening details at the Healthy at Work website.

Please stay tuned for further information and guidance from your local health department as it becomes available.

Current information about Kentucky's response to the COVID-19 outbreak and guidance for businesses, occupations, special populations and individuals is available at the DPH Covid-19 website.