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Event location license (conventions and events)
Licence requiredYes
Temporary licenceNot known
- Guest artists
- The artist license requirement applies to anyone who charges a fee; the Department of Licensing describes no separate event or guest artist license.
- Fees
- $330 per location; $5 license print fee.
More details
- Jurisdiction
- Washington (Region)
- Authority
- Washington State Department of Licensing — Tattoo, Body Art, Body Piercing Program
- Registration
- Tattoo conventions and events in Washington need an event license that meets the same requirements as shop and mobile unit licenses. Artists who charge a fee also need a Washington tattoo artist license.
- Not stated / check
- The Department of Licensing pages reviewed do not state how long an event license lasts; confirm with the Department.
Informational only, not legal advice. Check the official source.
Source: Washington State Department of Licensing — Tattoo, Body Art, Body Piercing ProgramChecked Sep 24, 2026