Tattoo consent records in New York City, New York
New York City
Last reviewed 2026-11-04
Who inspects you
- NYC Health Department rules, 24 RCNY ch. 22 (Tattooists and Applying Tattoos), the city's operative tattoo rules: signed written consent per customer kept 2 years, written aftercare, posted license, single-use equipment · All 5 boroughs of New York CityThe only operating rule: the state's permits are not running yet. Every artist needs a city license, and each client signs a written consent that the licensed artist keeps 2 years, ready for the inspector. The rule does not say whether it may be kept electronically. The source
New York’s rules
- Tattoo: no minors
- Piercing: minors with conditions
- Keep each record: set locally
- Who regulates: state + local, New York State Department of Health
New York City follows New York’s form, and adds its own rule, above.
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