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Tattoo and Body Art

This page contains information regarding consultation with a tattoo, permanent cosmetic, body piercing, and branding artists regarding establishments, training, testing, inspections, inquiries, complaints, product reviews, and development/revisions of requirements. The information is in compliance with the Center for Disease Control and FDA requirements as well as industry organization recommendations such as the Alliance for Professional Tattooists and the Association of Professional Piercers.

Resources

• Body Art Rule
• Cosmetology and Body Art Law
• Complaint and Feedback Form
• Medical Waste Transporters
• Microblading
• Blood Borne Pathogen Online Courses

Forms​

• Act 990 Prelicensure Petition
• Artist Trainer
• Body Art or Piercing Practical Exam & Initial Licensure Application
• Certification of Record
• Complete Renewal Packet
• Event Sponsor – Temporary Demonstration License
• Examination & Initial Licensure Application
• New Establishment Form
• New Institution Form
• PC and SPC Institution Student Permit Application
• Reciprocity – Permanent Cosmetics (Out of State Artists)
• Reciprocity – Semi-Permanent Cosmetics (Out of State Artists)
• Reciprocity – Body Art (Out of State Artists)
• Reinstatement Form
• Retake Examination Application
• Temporary Demonstration License – Guest Artis
• Training Facility
• Training Facility Apprentice Permit Application

**Please provide contact information in your email response to our Office.

Office	Address	Phone	Fax
Cosmetology & Body Art	4815 W. Markham Street – Slot 8 Little Rock, AR 72205	501-661-2606	501-682-5640