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Body art program forms and templates

Documents needed to operate a body art business.

Body art NEW facility and NEW practitioner application packet - All body art facilities and all practitioners need to have an annual permit to operate.

Body art temporary event organizer application -  The organizer of a body art community event must submit an application and pay a fee to receive approval before operating the temporary event.

Body art temporary event organizer checklist -  Planning  of a temporary body art event must  include a floor plan, list of practitioners, hand washing locations, sharps disposals, and more.

Health permit license application - This form includes the business’ mailing address for billing and ownership information.  This form needs to be submitted along with the body art facility and practitioner application form.

Body Art Approved Bloodborne Pathogen Infection Control Training Course Providers – All body art practitioners must maintain a current bloodborne pathogen trainingcertificate. This list includes all blood borne pathogen courses approved by Marin County. 

Body Art hepB vaccination declination form – All body art practitioners must provide proof of hepatitis B immunization or submit a hepB declination form when applying for a practitioner permit. 

Body Art Sample Aftercare Instructions – All practitioners must provide aftercare instructions to clients after a completed body art procedure. This is a sample aftercare form. 

Body Art Sample Informed Consent Form – All practitioners must require clients to complete and sign an informed consent form prior to a body art procedure. This is a sample informed consent form. 

Body Art Infection Prevention Control Plan (IPCP) Training Log -  All body art facilities must have an approved IPCP in the body art facility. It includes information about cleaning, disinfection, sharps disposal, and safe body art procedure methods. This is a sample IPCP. 

Safe Body Art Act – These are the regulations that govern how body art is practiced in the State of California. 

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Page last updated on October 24, 2025.