Tattoo & Body Piercing

City of Milwaukee Health Department | Consumer Environmental Health Division
841 N. Broadway, Room 304 | Milwaukee, WI 53202 | (414) 286-3674 | FAX (414) 286-5164

Updated 03/03/08

Tattoos and body piercing are very popular and in order to decrease the risk of the transfer of blood-borne diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or H.I.V., establishments are licensed and inspected by The Consumer Environmental Health Division. License applications for Tattoo/Body Piercing establishments can be obtained at our main office.

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Health and Family Services issues Tattooist/Body Piercer practitioner licenses: dhfs.wisconsin.gov

Requirements for tattooing and body piercing:

Chapter 75-51 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances

Chapter HFS 173 of The State of Wisconsin Administrative Code

Information for consumers regarding tattoos:

Tattoo and Permanent Makeup Safety

Temporary and Henna/Mehndi Tattoos

Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

The U.S. Food and Drug Admininstration has more information about tattoos and permanent makeup at: www.fda.gov

The mission of the City of Milwaukee Health Department is to ensure that services are available to enhance the health of individuals and families, promote healthy neighborhoods, and safeguard the health of the Milwaukee Community.

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