Alaska

Alaska requires tattooists complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of training, the completion of specific practical operations and passing a theory written safety & sanitation examination for full licensure.

To apply for this license by “waiver of examination”, an individual must hold a current license/permit in another State, meet our training requirements, hold a current CPR card issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent organization & a bloodborne pathogen card, and have passed a theory written safety/sanitation examination.

To apply for this license by examination requires the completion of 1,000 hours of training through an approved apprenticeship program which must include completion of practical operations. Applicants must hold a current CPR issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or equivalent organization & bloodborne pathogen card.