To apply for a tattooing show permit, you must complete the P1252 Application for a Tattooing Show Permit form and include:

  • your personal details
  • the start and end dates for the proposed tattooing show
  • the address for the proposed tattooing show
  • a P1253 Nomination of Events Manager for a Tattooing Show form (PDF) if you will be conducting the show on behalf of a corporation, partnership or trust
  • details of each person proposed to be performing body art tattooing at the show including:
    • the full name and licence number of NSW Tattoo Industry licensees
    • the full name and permit number of NSW Visiting Tattooist permit holders
    • the following personal information of proposed authorised participants:
      • ­     Full name
      • ­     Date of birth
      • ­     Place of birth
      • ­     Residential address
      • ­     Postal address (if different to residential)
  • evidence to demonstrate a capacity to ensure participants comply with any applicable legislation relating to the performance of body art tattooing procedures including the Public Health Act 2010 and the Public Health Regulation 2022.
  • application fee payment details.

SLED must receive fully completed application forms, accompanying information, and the application fee at least 28 days before the proposed tattooing show start date.

The tattooing show permit fee for the 2023-24 financial year is $776.

Application forms and accompanying attachments must be posted to SLED at:

Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate

Locked Bag 5099

Parramatta NSW 2124