1. A. A temporary license to work under the direct supervision of a currently licensed individual may be issued only to applicants for initial licensure who the board finds eligible for the applicable examination. There is no fee for a temporary license. Except as provided in this section, an applicant holding a temporary license must be supervised by an individual holding a license in the same scope of practice.

   Licensed tattooers may also supervise permanent cosmetic tattoo and master permanent cosmetic tattoo temporary license holders. Licensed master permanent cosmetic tattooers may also supervise permanent cosmetic tattoo temporary license holders.

2. B. The temporary license will remain in force for 90 days and no subsequent temporary license will be issued.
3. C. Any person continuing to practice tattooing, permanent cosmetic tattooing, or master permanent cosmetic tattooing after a temporary license has expired may be prosecuted and fined by the Commonwealth under §§ 54.1-111 A 1 and 54.1-202 of the Code of Virginia.
4. D. Temporary licenses will not be issued where grounds may exist to deny a license pursuant to § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia or 18VAC41-50-20.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 5, 2026.