SLED will send a Tattooist or Master Licence Renewal/Restoration Application form to your recorded email address about 60 days before the licence expiry date.

You must fill out the form and post it to SLED with your payment details. SLED must receive the form on or before the expiry date. If your licence expires, you will no longer be authorised to perform body art tattooing procedures.

If your licence expires you may apply to restore the licence using the Tattooist or Master Licence Renewal/Restoration Application form.

Applications to restore a licence must be received at SLED within three months of the licence expiry date.

If your licence was surrendered or cancelled, it cannot be restored.

Tattooist or Master Licence Renewal and Restoration Application forms must be posted to:

Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate
Locked Bag 5099
Parramatta NSW 2124