There is no state license required to be a tattoo artist. However, you may require a license or certification from your local South Dakota department of health. Visit your local site here.
The following information is for Sioux Falls, where a license is required. The license costs $60.
The tattoo license needs to be renewed annually. All licenses expire on December 31st each year. It costs $60 to renew the license.The Application
To get a tattoo license in Sioux Falls, you must submit: |
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Completed tattoo license application. |
Copy of ID (such as driver’s license or Government-issued ID). It must show proof of age along with height, weight, eye and hair color, and sex. |
To get a tattoo license in Sioux Falls, you must submit:
- Completed tattoo license application.
- Copy of ID (such as driver’s license or Government-issued ID). It must show proof of age along with height, weight, eye and hair color, and sex.
If your county has additional regulations, you can find them here.
Turn in Your Application
Applications can be submitted by mail or in person. The address is:
224 W. Ninth St.
City Hall
Sioux Falls, SD
57104
Licenses usually take about a week to be issued.
Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments: South Dakota Department of Health Laws
The South Dakota department of health has a set of requirements for all tattoo, tattoo removal, and body piercing establishments. Below is a quick summary; however, you can find the full text on the state website by clicking on each category.
If you are a tattoo or body piercing artist, you can find additional information about providing safe services here.
Things You Should Know:
It is illegal to tattoo anyone under the age of 18 without written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/18099
https://www.siouxfalls.org/health/public-health/compliance-licensure/tattoo
RDuBois@siouxfalls.org
https://doh.sd.gov/local-offices/
Bloodborne pathogen training course / infectious diseases education https://courseforbbp.com/states/SD
Bloodborne pathogen training course / infectious diseases education https://blxtraining.com/tattoopiercing-bbp/
South Dakota Department of health rules for tattoo and body piercing services and equipment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJO49jL9wHlFZBBeiM85OT6LE3xMOiLKHW9tB1KXEHI/edit#
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