How Do I Renew a Tattoo Artist Permit ?

These instructions are for renewing or reinstating an existing tattoo artist permit.

Expired permits (lapsed for more than 90 days) can be reinstated at any time for a $25 fee in addition to the application fee.

The online licensing portal displays best on a desktop or laptop computer.

Late fees start Dec. 1 and are accumulated at $25 per month.

  • Late fees start before permit expiration to prevent permitting gaps.

For application support, contact the help desk at 855.824.4357.

For login or password reset support, visit the Enterprise A&A password reset guidance page or contact the help desk at 800-532-1174 or amandasupport@dom.iowa.gov.

If you do not have an online account and you have only renewed or applied using paper applications, contact the help desk for guidance to get an online account linked to the existing permit record.

1

Login and Renew

  1. Sign into the online system with your existing account (@IOWAID).
  2. Verify your personal information is up to date on the My Profile page.
    1. Update any out-of-date information.
    2. Updated information is saved when the Continue button is clicked.
  3. At the top of the page, use the "Select personal license or an organization to proceed" dropdown and select Personal Licenses.
The "select personal license or an organization to proceed" dropdown menu. An arrow is pointing to the header, another arrow is pointing to the Personal Licensing dropdown option, and another arrow is pointing at the Continue button.
  1. Locate the row containing your tattoo artist permit.  Click the Renew button in that row.
My program page showing where the renew button is.
  1. Click OK on the popup.
2

Application Form

  1. Under Affirmation, answer all six questions.
    1. If you answered yes to any question, a description must be provided.
    2. Documents for any Yes answers can be included in the Attachments section. 
  2. Answer Yes to both questions under Tattoo Artist Info Details
Application form showing each part of the application form. Reinstatement Renewal Details are included.
  • If the application questions are collapsed, click the appropriate header to expand it.

Reinstatements

  • If you are reinstating your permit (lapsed for more than 90 days) you will have a Renewal Details question that you must answer. 
3

Attachments

  1. Click Add New Attachment
  2. Use the dropdown to select what type of document you are uploading
    1. Your training documents must be designated as Bloodborne Pathogens and First Aid training.
    2. If your training is in a single document, upload the document twice and set the type of one document as Bloodborne Pathogens and the other First Aid training
  3. Choose your file to upload
  4. Repeat this process until you have uploaded all of your documents.
  5. Click Continue and then OK on the popup.
Renewal section showing where the add and save buttons are.
  • If you upload an incorrect document, you can delete it using the red trash can icon. 
  • After clicking Upload Attachments, your attachments are submitted and cannot be removed.  Contact the help desk if attachments need to be deleted.
4

Application Form Supplemental

  1. Update your employer contact information under the TATI Contact List section (optional)
Application form supplemental page. Continue button is highlighted.
  1. Click Continue and then OK on the popup.
5

Terms and Conditions

  1. Check the I agree with the terms and conditions box.
Terms and conditions pate. The required checkbox and continue button are highlighted.
  1. Click Continue and then OK on the popup.
6

Make a Payment - Tattoo

  • You have the option to pay now with a credit card or pay later by mailing in a check or money order.
    • Applications are not considered submitted until a payment is made.
    • Program staff do not receive a notification for unpaid applications.
Payment Screen showing where to pay now with a credit card or pay later with a mailed-in check

Option 1 - Pay Online

  1. Click Pay Now on the first payment screen.
  2. On the second payment screen screen, click Pay Now. You will be taken to the Make a Payment screen.
  3. Please review the contact information.  This section automatically populates from your My Profile page.
  4. Scroll down and select your payment method
Payment screen showing the payment contact info text fields. There is an arrow pointed at the Payment Method dropdown.
  1. Enter your payment details for the "Checking or Savings" or "Credit/Debit Card" options.
    1. It is recommended to pay using a credit or debit card.
Payment screen for credit and debit cards. There is a red box highlighting the fields that must be completed and an arrow pointing at the Continue button.
Payment screen for checking or savings accounts. There is a red box highlighting the fields that need to be completed and an arrow pointing at the Continue button.
  1. Click Continue and then confirm the payment.

You will receive an email confirmation of your payment.

Option 2 - Pay Later

  • This is used to pay with a mailed-in check or money order.
  1. Use the Pay Later Options dropdown to select Check.
  2. You will be taken to the Programs page.
  3. Click on Details.
  4. Scroll down to the Payment section and click Print Bill.  
The payment section in the program details page. A red arrow is pointing at the Print Bill button

Your bill must be included with a mailed-in check or money order.

Mail your check or money order to:

  • DIAL (Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing)
    ATTN: Tattoo Program
    6200 Park Ave, Suite 100
    Des Moines, Iowa 50321

Cash cannot be accepted.

7

Processing Schedule

  • After the payment is received, your application is considered submitted.
  • Please watch your email for your tattoo artist permit or any program staff follow-up.
  • Allow for one to two weeks for processing.
  • Allow for up to three to four weeks for processing during the renewal season (Oct.-Nov.) or if you answered Yes to any affirmation question.
    • Please keep this processing schedule in mind if you are reinstating for the current year's permit and next year's permit.
8

Returning to an In-Progress Renewal or Resolving Issues

Returning to an in-progress Renewal

  1. Sign into the online licensing system
  2. Use the "Select personal license or an organization to proceed" dropdown and select Personal Licenses.  Click Continue.
  3. Locate your in-progress tattoo artist application and click Edit. 
  4. Continue from the Application Form step.  
    1. Some information may already be saved.

Error - Cannot get past the Application or Terms of Service page

  • Ensure all questions under the Application Form, Tattoo Artist Info Details, and Renewal Details (if applicable) are answered.
  • Ensure you have one uploaded training document designated as "bloodborne pathogens" and another training document designated as "first aid."
  • For additional support, contact the help desk at 855-824-4357 or env.health@dia.iowa.gov.