No State License Required

How to Get a Tattoo Artist License in Kentucky

Tattoo Artist license requirements in Kentucky — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from State/County Dept of Health.

Experience

— months

Exam Fee

—

Passing Score

—%

Avg Salary

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Requirements

Tattoo Artist (No State License) — Kentucky does not require a state-level tattoo artist license.

Practice with real exam-style questions based on the latest code.

Accumulate required experience

Complete — months of supervised work experience.

Apply for the exam

Submit your application and — fee through the state portal.

Pass the exam

questions, —% to pass.

Receive your license

After passing, your license will be issued. Renew every 2 years.

Fee	Amount

Tattoo Artists in Kentucky earn less than the national average. Data from BLS OEWS May 2024.

25th Percentile

—

Median
$38,074

75th Percentile

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Data last verified April 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with the State/County Dept of Health.