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The New Bedford Health Department ensures that Body Art (Tattooing, Microblading, and Piercing) establishments meet the regulations put forth by the New Bedford Board of Health.
New Bedford Board of Health Body Art Regulations
Establishment:
Body Art Establishment License Online Application Link
Body Art Establishment Advisory
Practitioner, Apprentice, & Guest Artist
Body Art Practitioner License Online Application Link
Body Art Practitioner Advisory
Body Art Apprentice Online Application Link
see Body Art Practitioner Advisory for guidelines
Body Art Guest Artist Online Application Link
Physical Letter Template for Body Art Practitioner, Apprentice, & Guest Artist
Body Art Tuberculosis Symptom Screening Questionnaire
* Any New Establishment, Practitioner, Apprentice and Guest Artist must be approved by the BOH prior to performing Body Art.
Body Art Establishment Carries a 20% Late Fee starting June 1st |
Fees |
Establishment Plan Review – Consult Inspection | $180 |
Establishment Annual Permit Fee | $250 |
Body Art Practitioner Annual Permit Fee | $200 |
for each addition operation | $25 |
Apprentice Permit | $100 |
Temporary Guest Artist (14 Day) | $100 |
Pay by credit card, check or money order, payable to City of New Bedford
Check or money order can be mailed to:
City of New Bedford Health Department
1213 Purchase Street – 1st Floor New Bedford, MA 02740