Body Art Establishments, which can also mean “tattoo parlor” and “body piercing establishment”, means any place or premise, whether public or private, temporary or permanent in nature or location, where the practices of body art, whether or not for profit, are performed. All body art establishments must submit a plan and be approved in order to receive a permit to operate.

More Information

https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/bodyart.html

Department: Health and Social Services

Division: Public Health

Office: Community Environmental Health Services

Term

Permits for Body Art Establishments are renewed annually.

Fee

The licensing fee for Body Art Establishments is $100. Renewal fees are the same amount.

Application Form

https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/files/bodyartpermitapp02.pdf

Renewal Form

Licensure renewal forms are sent to the facilities annually, prior to the expiration of the current license. Please contact our office with any questions or to obtain a renewal form.

Applicable Laws

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c001/sc02/

Applicable Rules and Regulations

http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/Department%20of%20Health%20and%20Social%20Services/Division%20of%20Public%20Health/Health%20Systems%20Protection%20(HSP)/4451.shtml

Contact

Dana Lecompte can be contacted by email at dana.lecompte@state.de.usand by phone at 302-744-1220.

Notice

This search covers most of the frequently requested licenses, certifications, registrations, and filings that the State of Delaware requires. However, this is not a fully exhaustive list of every possible requirement. Please consult with the appropriate state agencies to find out if there are additional requirements you must fulfill.