Tattoos and body piercings are very popular.  In order to decrease the risk of the transfer of blood-borne diseases, such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV, Milwaukee establishments are licensed and inspected.

 

Requirements / Information for Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishements

• Chapter HFS 173 of The State of Wisconsin Administrative Code

• Chapter 75-51 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances

• Sample Tattoo Consent Form

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Establishment Licensing

Tattoo/Body Piercing establishment license applications can be obtained at our main office on the 3rd floor of the Zeidler Municipal Building: 841 N. Broadway in downtown Milwaukee.  

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Artist/Piercer Licensing

Tattooist/Body Piercer practitioner licenses are issued by The State of Wisconsin.  Click here for a State Application for Tatooist/Body Piercer Licensing.

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Information for Consumers Regarding Tattoos

• Tattoo and Permanent Makeup Safety
• Temporary and Henna/Mehndi Tattoos 
• Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
• The U.S. Food and Drug Admininstration has more information about tattoos and permanent makeup at: www.fda.gov