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Germs can easily be spread from person to person, especially when you are getting a tattoo or piercing. The Body Art Program inspects and licenses body art facilities in Columbus and Worthington and regulates the operations of the body artists in order to protect their customers and the general public. The program also assists new business owners in planning their body art operation to ensure that they meet necessary standards.
Operating a Body Art Business
Any person who intends to operate a tattoo or body piercing business in Columbus or Worthington must contact Columbus Public Health. Plans must be submitted for approval in advance of the application for license for review. An application for a permanent license must be submitted at least 30 days before the anticipated opening date. A temporary license application must be completed and submitted with appropriate payment at least 10 days in advance of the first day of operation.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Course
The comprehensive and industry-specific 8-hour class consists of Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control topics which will be taught to body piercers, tattoo artists and public health professionals simultaneously.
-Training Course Information
-Training Course Registration Form
Annual License Fees
-Permanent tattoo or body piercing operation: $300.00 per year
-Temporary operation: $30.00 per day
Color-Coded Signage
At all of our licensed facilities, including body art studios, we now post a small color-coded sign that is based on the results of the most recent inspection. To find out what sign is posted, search our online inspection results (see below).
Inspections Results
You can find out more about our inspection results for these licensed businesses. Go to the online inspection results search page for the latest inspection information.