Springfield, MA Business Licensing & Operations: Tattoo & Body Modification (2026)

No person may operate a body art establishment except with a valid permit from HHS.

B. Applications for a permit shall be made on forms prescribed by and available from HHS. An applicant shall submit all information required by the form and accompanying instructions. The term "application" as used herein shall include the original and renewal applications.

C. An establishment permit shall be valid from the date of issuance and shall automatically expire in one year from the date of issuance unless revoked sooner by HHS.

D. HHS shall require that the applicant provide, at a minimum, the following information in order to be issued an establishment permit:

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of:

(a) The body art establishment;

(b) The operator of the establishment; and

(c) The body art practitioner(s) working at the establishment;

(2) The manufacturer, model number, model year, and serial number, where applicable, of the autoclave used in the establishment;

(3) A signed and dated acknowledgment that the applicant has received, read and understood the requirements of this chapter;

(4) A drawing of the floor plan of the proposed establishment to scale for a plan review by HHS, as part of the permit application process; and

(5) Such additional information as HHS may reasonably require.

E. HHS shall set a reasonable fee for such permit. The initial fee for said permit shall be $125.

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