Tattoo Artist License - Temporary

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Steps to apply online:

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Take Infection Control Course's examination satisfactorily or provide the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene with proof (determined to be adequate at the discretion of the agency ) of satisfactory completion of an equivalent exam.
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Gather all documents required to apply for this permit.
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Make electronic versions of all documents required for applying for a permit. You will upload these documents into the online permit system. The following document types can be uploaded: PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, VSD, and TXT.
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Create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. Payment is required to complete and submit the application so applicants should have their credit or debit card information readily available. Partially completed applications may be saved and returned to later for completion.
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Select Tattoo License - Temporary and enter the requested information into each field. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. Applicants will be requested to upload copies of the documents identified in the Prerequisites section above. These documents can be uploaded individually or as a single file.
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Pay with a credit or debit card to complete the application.

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After receiving the receipt, applicant must go in person to the Citywide Licensing Center at the address below to be photographed. They must bring photo ID.
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Attend the Mobile Vending Food Protection Course at the NYC Health Academy. After you complete the final exam, your photo will be taken for your license. You will receive your license in the mail within 3 weeks. Applicants that have not received the license in the mail within three weeks of passing the exam can call 311 for assistance.
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)
Health Academy
Riverside Health Center
160 W. 100th Street (at Columbus Avenue)
New York, NY 10025

Steps to apply in person:

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Complete Infection Control Course's examination satisfactorily or provide the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene with proof (determined to be adequate at the discretion of the agency ) of satisfactory completion of an equivalent exam.
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Complete the Application for Permit Form available above.
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Applicants applying for the first time may not submit their applications through a representative, but must submit in person.
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Bring all completed forms and required documentation to the DCA Citywide Licensing Center, located at the address below. Applications are not accepted by mail.
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004
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Once the application is approved, the applicant should submit the license fee as described in the Fees section, below.
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The Citywide Licensing Center will issue a receipt for the application submitted. Applicants must then go to the photo ID window to have his / her picture entered into the photo-imaging machine.
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After further processing, a license will be generated. A photo ID badge will also be generated, and both the badge and the license document will be mailed to the applicant's home address within three (3) weeks. Applicants may not begin to work until both the photo ID badge and license document have been received. License holders must keep both the photo ID and license with them while working. Applicants that have not received the license in the mail within three weeks of applying can call 311 for assistance.

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