Are tattoo licenses transferable from state to state?

Answer 1

It may very well be the case. I've always tattooed within the state of Ohio, so I don't know the particulars of the law specifically. Some states don't require you to have a license for tattooing, only the license to legally do work which is often a simple Business License. Additionally, the laws differ greatly from one county to the next sometimes regardless of what state you intend to work in. Get some more information specifically for the state and county that you intend to relocate to and contact their local Health Board. They will give you the definitive word as to if the license is indeed 100% transferable or if their will be additional steps that you will have to take in addition to having the pre-existing license. I would think that you would have to do something to the affect of taking some additional steps for them to accredit you in any event. Look into it.