Tattoo industry forms
Processing times
We're receiving more applications than usual which is impacting our 6-week processing timeframe. Your application will be processed quicker if it's fully completed and you've paid the relevant fees. Further delays will occur if we need to ask you for more information.
- Licence applications
- Renewal applications
- Permits
- Change in particulars
- Mutual recognition
- Procedures log
Licence applications
- Application for a tattoo operator licence
Form 1 – Tattoo Industry Act 2013
You can also apply online with the Fair Trading – New Individual Application form.
Fill out this form to operate a body art tattooing business.
- Application for a tattooist licence
Form 2 – Tattoo Industry Act 2013
You can also apply online with the Fair Trading – New Individual Application form.
Fill out this form to be a body art tattooist.
Renewal applications
- Form 8 – Tattoo Industry Act 2013
Fill out this form to renew your operator licence.
Please note: You cannot download this form.
You can apply to renew online with the Fair Trading – Renewal Application form or use the paper form we will mail to you 4–6 weeks before your expiry date. Please contact us if you need a new copy.
- Form 7 – Tattoo Industry Act 2013
Fill out this form to renew your tattooist licence.
Please note: You cannot download this form.
You can apply to renew online with the Fair Trading – Renewal Application form or use the paper form we will mail to you 4–6 weeks before your expiry date. Please contact us if you need a new copy.
Permits
- Application for a tattooing show/exhibition permit
Form 4 – Tattoo Industry Act 2013
Fill out this form for a permit to organise a tattoo show or exhibition.
- Application for visiting overseas body art tattooist permit
Form 5 – Tattoo Industry Act 2013
Fill out this form for a visiting overseas body art tattooist permit.
Change in particulars
- Change in certain particulars
Form 3 – Tattoo Industry Act 2013
Fill out this form to tell us of a change of address or staff member.
Mutual recognition
- Application for mutual recognition of a tattooist licence
Form 6 – Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 1992
Fill out this form if you have an interstate licence and need a licence in Queensland.
Procedures log
- Procedures log
Form 9 – Tattoo Industry Act 2013
You must use this form as your procedures log.
Fees: Nil