Howard County, IN Business Licensing & Operations: Tattoo & Body Modification (2026)

02, a Howard County tattoo or body piercing facility permit must be posted conspicuously, is not transferable between people or locations, and covers only one facility per operator; a separate permit is required for each location. Permits run from January 1 (or before the facility opens) through December 31 and must be renewed annually, with the Health Department supplying the application form. Applicants must submit proof of annual Blood-Borne Pathogen Training for every employee who could reasonably be exposed to blood or body fluids. 03 separately requires each tattoo artist and body piercer to hold an individual permit before working on any client, valid on the same January-to-December calendar and renewed annually, supported by proof of at least the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine series and full completion within six months of the artist's or piercer's first license.

C. R. 1030) and infectious-waste handling training are documented and available for inspection, providing personal protective equipment, and posting patron-facing materials on universal precautions and how to report violations. Facility and artist/piercer operators must notify the County Health Department of any change in ownership or staff. C. 16-20-1-27, and the Health Department inspects every permitted facility at least annually, adjusting the interval based on the facility's compliance history.