Tattoo Parlor Permit Requirements in Miami, FL

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you operate as an LLC, corporation, or partnership, or if you have employees. Apply free online through the IRS and receive your EIN immediately.

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   Free·Immediate

   Free

   Immediate

2. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Compliance

   Tattoo parlors with employees must comply with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), including written exposure control plans, hepatitis B vaccination availability, proper sharps disposal, and annual employee training. This is a federal compliance obligation, not a permit, but non-compliance results in fines.

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   Cost of training and supplies (~$200–$500/year)·Ongoing

   Cost of training and supplies (~$200–$500/year)

   Ongoing

1. Florida DOH Tattoo Establishment License

   All tattoo establishments in Florida must be licensed by the Florida Department of Health under ss. 381.00771-381.00791, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64E-28, Florida Administrative Code. Applications and fees are submitted to the county health department where the business is located, which conducts the facility inspection. Requirements include registering the business name with the Florida Department of State and obtaining a biomedical waste permit. The license fee is $200, renewed ANNUALLY at $200 (Rule 64E-28.011, F.A.C.).

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   $200 initial; $200 ANNUAL renewal (Rule 64E-28.011, F.A.C.)·4–8 weeks (includes inspection scheduling)

   $200 initial; $200 ANNUAL renewal (Rule 64E-28.011, F.A.C.)

   4–8 weeks (includes inspection scheduling)

2. Florida DOH Tattoo Artist License (Individual — per artist)

   Each individual tattoo artist working in the establishment must hold a personal Tattoo Artist License from the Florida Department of Health. Requirements include completion of a Bloodborne Pathogen and Communicable Diseases training meeting OSHA standards. The application fee is $60 per artist; the local county health department may charge an additional inspection fee. License is renewable.

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   $60 per artist (plus any county health department fee)·2–4 weeks

   $60 per artist (plus any county health department fee)

   2–4 weeks

1. Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt

   All businesses operating in Miami-Dade County, including tattoo establishments, must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt from the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector. The receipt is issued annually (October 1 – September 30) and must be prominently displayed at the place of business. Tattoo establishments must present their FL DOH Tattoo Establishment License before the county receipt is issued. Apply through BTExpress online.

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   Varies by business category and number of employees/seats/units; confirm via the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's BTExpress portal or (305) 375-5448·1–2 weeks after state license obtained

   Varies by business category and number of employees/seats/units; confirm via the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's BTExpress portal or (305) 375-5448

   1–2 weeks after state license obtained

2. City of Miami Certificate of Use (Zoning Approval)

   Before opening a tattoo studio within City of Miami limits, obtain a Certificate of Use from the City of Miami confirming the location's zoning permits the use; it includes DERM, Fire and Code Enforcement inspections and is required before the city Business Tax Receipt. Apply via MiamiBiz. (The FL DOH tattoo establishment license is a separate state requirement.)

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   $50 non-refundable application fee, plus inspection/service fees per the City of Miami CU fee schedule (commercial: $313 for the first 2,000 sq ft + $63 per additional 1,000 sq ft)·2–4 weeks

   $50 non-refundable application fee, plus inspection/service fees per the City of Miami CU fee schedule (commercial: $313 for the first 2,000 sq ft + $63 per additional 1,000 sq ft)

   2–4 weeks

Official Sources

• FL DOH — Tattoo Establishment Licensure Requirements
• FL DOH — Tattoo Artist Licensure
• FL DOH in Miami-Dade — Tattooing
• Miami-Dade County Tax Collector — Local Business Tax Receipt
• Florida Tattooing Statutes — FL Leg §381.00775

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