Tattoo Parlor Permit Requirements in Orlando, 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.

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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.

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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 (FL DOH) under Florida Statutes §§ 381.00771–381.00791 and Chapter 64E-28 of the Florida Administrative Code. The license requires a completed application, a facility inspection by the county health department (Orange County Health Department for Orlando), and registration of the business name with the Florida Department of State. Initial licensure fee is $200; biennial renewal is $200.

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   $200 (initial); $200 (biennial renewal)·4–8 weeks (includes inspection scheduling)

   $200 (initial); $200 (biennial renewal)

   4–8 weeks (includes inspection scheduling)

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

   Each individual tattoo artist must hold a personal Tattoo Artist License from the Florida Department of Health. Requirements include Bloodborne Pathogen and Communicable Diseases training meeting OSHA standards under Chapter 64E-28, Florida Administrative Code. Application fee is $60 per artist; the county health department may charge an additional fee.

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   $60 per artist·2–4 weeks

   $60 per artist

   2–4 weeks

1. City of Orlando Business Tax Receipt

   Businesses located within Orlando city limits must obtain a City of Orlando Business Tax Receipt from the City's Permitting Services Division. For tattoo establishments, a Certificate of Use is also required to confirm the location's zoning is appropriate. The Business Tax Receipt must be obtained before applying for the Orange County receipt. Apply through the City of Orlando's permitting portal.

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   $75–$200 (contact City of Orlando for current tattoo studio classification rate)·1–3 weeks

   $75–$200 (contact City of Orlando for current tattoo studio classification rate)

   1–3 weeks

2. Orange County Business Tax Receipt

   After obtaining the City of Orlando Business Tax Receipt, a separate Orange County Business Tax Receipt from the Orange County Tax Collector is required. All Business Tax Receipts expire September 30 annually. Invoices are mailed July 1. Contact the Orange County Tax Collector at 407-434-0312.

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   $75–$200 (contact Orange County Tax Collector for current rates)·1–2 weeks

   $75–$200 (contact Orange County Tax Collector for current rates)

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• FL DOH — Tattoo Establishment Licensure Requirements
• FL DOH — Tattoo Artist Licensure
• City of Orlando — Get a Business Tax Receipt
• Orange County Tax Collector — Business Taxes
• Florida Tattooing — FL DOH

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