VIRGINIA TATTOO TEST 2026 EXAM STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉Tattooing instructor. Answer: means a person who has been
certified by the board who meets the competency standards of the
board as an instructor of tattooing.
◉Temporary location. Answer: means a fixed location at which
tattooing is performed for a specified length of time of not more
than five days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.
◉tattooer license. Answer: Apprenticeship sponsors shall be
required to maintain a
◉Apprenticeship sponsors. Answer: shall ensure compliance with
the 1500 hour tattooing apprenticeship program and tattooing
apprenticeship standards.
◉A limited term tattoo parlor license. Answer: is effective for five
consecutive days prior to the expiration date.
,◉5. Answer: A person or entity may obtain a maximum of
____________limited term tattoo parlor licenses within a calendar year.
◉2. Answer: A person or entity may obtain a maximum of
____________limited term tattoo parlor licenses within a 30
consecutive days time period.
◉Tattooing Instructor Certificate.. Answer: 1. Holds a current
Virginia tattooer license; and
2. Provides documentation of three years of work experience within
the past five years.
◉$95 each. Answer: Individuals: Application fee? License by
Endorsement fee? Renewal fee?
◉$190. Answer: Reinstatement fee for individuals?
◉$115. Answer: Instructors: Application fee? License by
Endorsement fee? Renewal fee?
◉$230. Answer: Reinstatement fee for instructors?
◉$170. Answer: Parlors or salons: Application fee? License by
Endorsement fee? Renewal fee?
, ◉$340. Answer: Reinstatement fee for parlors or salons?
◉$190. Answer: Schools: Application fee? Renewal fee?
◉$380. Answer: Reinstatement fee for schools?
◉2. Answer: All tattooer licenses, tattoo parlor licenses, tattooing
instructors licenses, tattooing schools licenses, permanent cosmetic
tattooer licenses, master permanent cosmetic tattooer licenses,
permanent cosmetic tattoo salon licenses, and permanent cosmetic
tattooing schools licenses shall expire ____________years from the last
day of the month in which they were issued.
◉5. Answer: 18 VAC 41-50-160. Continuing Education Requirement.
All licensed tattooers, permanent cosmetic tattooers, and master
permanent cosmetic tattooers shall be required to satisfactorily
complete a minimum of _________ hours of health education to include
but not limited to bloodborne disease, sterilization, and aseptic
techniques related to tattooing, first aid and CPR during their
licensed term. Documentation of training completion shall be
provided at the time of renewal along with the required fee.
◉350. Answer: Curriculum requirements specified in 18VAC41-50-
200 shall be taught over a minimum of 1500 hours as follows:
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉Tattooing instructor. Answer: means a person who has been
certified by the board who meets the competency standards of the
board as an instructor of tattooing.
◉Temporary location. Answer: means a fixed location at which
tattooing is performed for a specified length of time of not more
than five days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.
◉tattooer license. Answer: Apprenticeship sponsors shall be
required to maintain a
◉Apprenticeship sponsors. Answer: shall ensure compliance with
the 1500 hour tattooing apprenticeship program and tattooing
apprenticeship standards.
◉A limited term tattoo parlor license. Answer: is effective for five
consecutive days prior to the expiration date.
,◉5. Answer: A person or entity may obtain a maximum of
____________limited term tattoo parlor licenses within a calendar year.
◉2. Answer: A person or entity may obtain a maximum of
____________limited term tattoo parlor licenses within a 30
consecutive days time period.
◉Tattooing Instructor Certificate.. Answer: 1. Holds a current
Virginia tattooer license; and
2. Provides documentation of three years of work experience within
the past five years.
◉$95 each. Answer: Individuals: Application fee? License by
Endorsement fee? Renewal fee?
◉$190. Answer: Reinstatement fee for individuals?
◉$115. Answer: Instructors: Application fee? License by
Endorsement fee? Renewal fee?
◉$230. Answer: Reinstatement fee for instructors?
◉$170. Answer: Parlors or salons: Application fee? License by
Endorsement fee? Renewal fee?
, ◉$340. Answer: Reinstatement fee for parlors or salons?
◉$190. Answer: Schools: Application fee? Renewal fee?
◉$380. Answer: Reinstatement fee for schools?
◉2. Answer: All tattooer licenses, tattoo parlor licenses, tattooing
instructors licenses, tattooing schools licenses, permanent cosmetic
tattooer licenses, master permanent cosmetic tattooer licenses,
permanent cosmetic tattoo salon licenses, and permanent cosmetic
tattooing schools licenses shall expire ____________years from the last
day of the month in which they were issued.
◉5. Answer: 18 VAC 41-50-160. Continuing Education Requirement.
All licensed tattooers, permanent cosmetic tattooers, and master
permanent cosmetic tattooers shall be required to satisfactorily
complete a minimum of _________ hours of health education to include
but not limited to bloodborne disease, sterilization, and aseptic
techniques related to tattooing, first aid and CPR during their
licensed term. Documentation of training completion shall be
provided at the time of renewal along with the required fee.
◉350. Answer: Curriculum requirements specified in 18VAC41-50-
200 shall be taught over a minimum of 1500 hours as follows:
