Georgia
Georgia Department of Environmental Health
To get a Georgia body art certification, you must first pass the state-mandated exams for your specific field (tattooing, piercing, or microblading). After passing the exam, the State Environmental Health Office will contact you to complete an online application, which will require a copy of your government-issued ID.
Steps for certification:
Pass the state exam: Take and pass the appropriate Georgia Body Art Exam for your specific type of work (tattoos, piercings, or microblading).
Receive contact for the online application: The State Environmental Health Office will contact you after you pass the exam to provide instructions for the online application.
Complete the online application: Fill out the online application form that you will be provided with.
Submit required documents: You will need to provide a copy of your government-issued ID when completing the application.
Requirements for licensure depend on the county you are working in, apprenticeships are mandatory for about 12-18 months depending on county/shop.