Part IV. Renewal and Reinstatement
18VAC41-50-150. License renewal required.
A. Tattooer licenses, tattoo parlor licenses, tattooing instructors certificates, tattooing schools licenses, permanent cosmetic tattooer licenses, master permanent cosmetic tattooer licenses, permanent cosmetic tattoo salon licenses, permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor certificate, master permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor certificates, and permanent cosmetic tattooing schools licenses will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.
B. Guest tattooer licenses will expire 14 days after the effective date of the license and may not be renewed.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 22, eff. September 1, 2023; Volume 42, Issue 11, eff. January 5, 2026.
18VAC41-50-160. Continuing education requirement.
All licensed tattooers, permanent cosmetic tattooers, and master permanent cosmetic tattooers must satisfactorily complete board-approved health education to include (i) bloodborne disease, sterilization, and aseptic techniques related to tattooing and (ii) first aid during their licensed term. Documentation of training completion must be provided at the time of renewal along with the required fee.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 22, eff. September 1, 2023; Volume 42, Issue 11, eff. January 5, 2026.
18VAC41-50-170. Notice of renewal.
The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation will send a renewal notice to the licensee or certificate holder outlining the procedures for renewal. Failure to receive this notice, however, does not relieve the licensee or certificate holder of the obligation to renew.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 11, eff. January 5, 2026.
18VAC41-50-180. Failure to renew.
A. When an individual or business entity fails to renew its license or certificate within 30 days following the expiration date of the license or certificate, the licensee or certificate holder who intends to remain licensed or certified must meet the continuing education requirements as prescribed in 18VAC41-50-160 and pay the reinstatement fees.
B. When an individual or business entity fails to renew its license or certification within two years following the expiration date, reinstatement is no longer possible. To resume practice:
1. The former licensee or certificate holder must apply for licensure or certification as a new applicant and meet all current entry requirements for each respective license or certificate. Individual licensees failing to renew must provide documentation of completion of board-approved health education to include (i) bloodborne pathogens, sterilization, and aseptic techniques related to tattooing and (ii) first aid.
2. An individual previously licensed in Virginia for a minimum of three years must (i) submit a new application; (ii) submit documentation of completion of board-approved health education to include (a) bloodborne pathogens, sterilization, and aseptic techniques related to tattooing and (b) first aid; and (iii) pass the required examination.
C. When a licensed school fails to renew its license within 30 days following its expiration date, the licensee must pay the reinstatement fee.
1. After 180 days, the school must submit a reinstatement application and provide (i) the reasons for failing to renew prior to the expiration date, and (ii) a statement that all students currently enrolled or seeking to enroll at the school have been notified in writing that the school's license has expired. All of these materials shall be called the application package. After 180 days, reinstatement will be considered by the board if the school consents to and satisfactorily passes an inspection of the school. Pursuant to 18VAC41-50-100 and 18VAC41-50-230, upon receipt of the reinstatement fee, application package, and inspection results, the board may reinstate the school's license or require requalification.
2. If the reinstatement application package and reinstatement fee are not received by the board within six months following the expiration date of the school's license, the board will notify the testing service that prospective graduates of the unlicensed school are not acceptable candidates for the examination. Such notification will be sent to the school and must be displayed in a conspicuous manner by the school in an area that is accessible to the public. No student will be disqualified from taking the examination because the school was not licensed for a portion of the time the student attended if the school license is reinstated by the board.
D. The date a renewal fee is received by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, or its agent, will be used to determine whether the requirement for reinstatement of a license is applicable and an additional fee is required.
E. When a license or certificate is reinstated, the licensee or certificate holder will be assigned an expiration date two years from the date of the last day of the month of reinstatement.
F. A licensee or certificate holder that reinstates its license or certificate will be regarded as having been continuously licensed without interruption. Therefore, a licensee or certificate holder will be subject to the authority of the board for activities performed prior to reinstatement.
G. A licensee or certificate holder that fails to reinstate its license or certificate will be regarded as unlicensed or uncertified from the expiration date of the license or certificate forward. Nothing in this chapter divests the board of its authority to discipline a licensee or certificate holder for a violation of the law or regulations during the period of time for which the individual was licensed or certified.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 22, eff. September 1, 2023; Volume 39, Issue 22, eff. October 1, 2023; Volume 42, Issue 11, eff. January 5, 2026.