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The Oregon Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners oversees the practices of tattoo artists, electrologists and body piercers, including specialty piercers and earlobe-only piercers. The Board of Body Art Practitioners consists of seven members appointed by the governor: Two licensed to perform body piercing.

Applicant must graduate from an Oregon licensed tattooing career school after completing the following required training: Completion of approved training program including 360 hours of training (210 theory/150 practical), chairside supervision under a licensed tattoo artist.

Licensure Steps Apply for a license through the MDHHS Body Art webpage. Include your license application fee when submitting. Click here to apply. When MDHHS has received the licensure fee they will submit an inspection form to District Health Department No.

Oregon requires a license for tattoo artists. You can obtain a license by graduating from an Oregon licensed tattooing career school, or by reciprocity to show that you currently hold a license as a tattoo artist. A standard Oregon tattoo artist license costs $50.

Registered Body Art Practitioners You must be 18 years of age. You must have completed a Cal/ OSHA compliant Blood-Borne Pathogen Training course (PDF) You must submit an application (PDF-Fillable Form) to Environmental Health.

The State of Oregon requires 360 hours of instruction to prepare for state licensure. Enrollment priority is given to those with art training or extensive art experience AND a GREAT attitude. Instruction is divided into two sections totaling 360 hours.

A standard Oregon tattoo artist license costs $50. A license obtained by reciprocity (i.e. obtained from an existing license) costs $150. Licenses are valid for one year from the month they were issued. Renewing a tattoo license online costs $45.

How long does it take to become a tattoo artist, you might ask? Usually, it takes around three years, if not longer. This time period is necessary for you to build the skill you need to become a professional tattoo artist. That way, you can be confident in your skills, and you won't make any mistakes.