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You must have a tattoo operator licence to run a body art tattooing business in Queensland.
You'll need a separate operator licence for each premises you plan to operate. This includes mobile premises.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
To be a licensed operator you must:
To be a tattoo operator you'll also need a Higher Risk Personal Appearance Services licence from your local council.
1 or 3 years
Fees Details for this service in table format.
You can find the current fees here.
Tattoo Industry Act 2013 Queensland (Opens in new window)
Tattoo Industry Regulation 2013 Queensland (Opens in new window)
You must attach the following supporting documents to your application (where relevant): proof of identity 2 passport-sized photos of yourself. They must be certified and signed by someone who is over 18 and has known you for at least 12 months.
You must attach the following supporting documents to your application (where relevant):
Department of Justice
Office of Fair Trading
Industry Licensing Unit
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Apply for tattoo operator licence (Opens in new window)
