Tattoo Parlor Permit Requirements in Burlington, VT

Complete permit and license guide for starting a tattoo parlor in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.

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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Vermont

2 stops

  1. Vermont Department of Taxes — Sales Tax Registration

    Required for all businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in Vermont. Vermont charges a 6% state sales tax; meals and lodging are taxed at 9%. Register with the Vermont Department of Taxes online.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online via myVTax)

  2. Infectious Diseases and Universal Precautions Course (per artist)

    Vermont does not require an annually renewed bloodborne pathogen course. Under the Office of Professional Regulation's Tattooist and Body Piercer administrative rules, an applicant must be at least 18 and have completed a three-hour course in infectious diseases and universal precautions plus the 1,000-hour registered apprenticeship before initial licensure. It is a one-time entry requirement administered by OPR, not the Department of Health, though the Director may accept equivalents case by case.

    Official government source

    Course fees are set by private providers and are not published by OPR; expect a modest one-time cost for a three-hour course.A single three-hour course, taken before applying for the licence

City of Burlington / Chittenden County

2 stops

  1. Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Tattooist Shop Licence

    Tattoo establishments in Vermont are licensed as a Tattooist Shop by the Office of Professional Regulation under the Secretary of State — not by the Department of Health. Each tattooist and body piercer working there must also hold an individual licence. Shops must meet OPR's sanitation and universal-precautions standards and are subject to inspection. Burlington does not license tattoo shops; this is a state licence only.

    Official government source

    $115 application fee (initial); $275 renewal (OPR licence code 105, renewed 30 September of even years)OPR does not publish a processing time; allow several weeks after a complete application.

  2. Burlington Business License (not required for most businesses)

    Burlington's City Clerk/Treasurer does not issue a general business licence, and there is no gross-receipts-based city business tax certificate. The office licenses exactly four categories: cannabis, liquor, peddler, and taxi. Fitness studios, tutoring, cleaning services, salons, contractors, food trucks, child care, pet services, photography, and professional services are not required to hold a blanket city business licence. Check whether your business falls into one of the four licensed categories; otherwise the relevant approvals are trade- or use-specific — a zoning permit or Certificate of Occupancy from the Department of Permitting & Inspections, a state Health Department food licence, or a state professional licence from the Office of Professional Regulation.

    Official government source

    $0 — no general business licence exists in BurlingtonN/A — there is no application to file unless your business is cannabis, liquor, peddling, or taxi

Terminus

Open for business — est. $300–$1,000 · 3–8 weeks

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