Clayton County Environmental Health Services is dedicated to safeguarding public health by ensuring that body art procedures are conducted in a safe and sanitary manner. Our department regulates body art establishments and body artists to minimize health risks associated with tattooing, piercing, and microblading procedures.
Routine inspections of body art studios are conducted to verify compliance with sterilization protocols, to ensure proper documentation and standard operating procedures, and reduce preventable sources of infection. These measures help protect both clients and body artists from potential health hazards.
All body art establishments in Clayton County must obtain a valid permit to operate. Additionally, body artists must hold a Body Art Certificate issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health to legally perform body art procedures. For more information on permitting requirements and health regulations, please contact Clayton County Environmental Health Services.
Body Art Rules and Regulations
Body Art Studio Permits
To acquire a permit for a body art studio, please submit the following to the Office of Environmental Services:
- A completed Body Art Establishment Permit Application and a plan review fee of $300.
- Annual Studio Permit Fee is $400.
Body Artist Information
Body artists must obtain a DPH Body Artist Certification before practicing in a permitted studio. To receive this certification, artists must successfully complete the Body Art Certification exam for each procedure they intend to perform, including tattooing, piercing, and microblading. For information on exam schedules, please contact Office of Environmental Services. Below you will find additional information concerning the certification process.
- To take the DPH Artist Certification Exam with our department, artists must submit the Exam Registration Form and a $50 fee payment.
- Body Art Prohibited Procedures
- Georgia Department of Public Health-Body Art