You can apply for a Tattooist licence here.
You will need:
- a MyServiceNSW Account in the exact name of your licence application
- copies of two types of acceptable identification documents
- details of your previous, existing or impending employment as a body art tattooist, including any employment as an apprentice
- your application fee.
Once your application has been submitted and processed SLED will contact you with instructions to visit a NSW police station to have your finger/palmprints taken, or to request further information to be provided to support your application.
Note: you don’t have to provide your fingerprints if previously provided for a NSW security, CAPI or tattoo licence.
Once you receive your fingerprint letter you have 42 days to have your fingerprints taken.
You will receive your Tattooist licence card in the post once your application has been granted.
If you cannot apply online, please contact SLED on 1300 362 001.
Your application will be refused if:
- your application is incomplete
- you are not a fit and proper person to be granted a licence
- it would be contrary to the public interest to grant you a licence
- you have been convicted of a disqualifying offence in the past 10 years
- you are a controlled member of a declared organisation under the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2012
- you are a member of a prescribed criminal organisation or you were a member of a prescribed criminal organisation in the past 12 months.