Permanent Body Art Facility Information

Facility Requirements

All Permanent Body Art Facilities shall comply with Article 4 starting with Section 119312 of California’s Safe Body Art Law.

Application

To obtain or renew a Permanent Body Art Facility Permit you are required to submit a completed Permanent Body Art Facility Application. You can download the application forms below.  You can submit the application materials to us in one of three ways:

1. Scan and email to: envhealth@smcgov.org
2. Fax to: 650-627-8244
3. Mail to: Environmental Health Services, attn: Body Art Program, 2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Ste 100, San Mateo, CA 94403

Once the application is complete and all required documents are received, you will be issued a San Mateo County Permanent Facility Health Permit. You are required to prominently display the permit at your facility. Health Permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

Enforcement

You may be subject to the following penalties for violations of the California Safe Body Art Act:

• Administrative fines up to $1,000.00 per violation.
• Permit and practitioner registration violations are subject to misdemeanor, suspension, modification, revocation and administrative fines up to 3x the cost of the permit or registration fee.
• Closure of the body art facility and temporary event.