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Massage and body arts businesses

Starting and running a massage, tattoo, or piercing business.

Services

Body art at special events

Get a permit for tattoo or body art booths at a special temporary event such as a fair or festival.

Body art permit

Get a permit if you are a practitioner or business offering tattoo, body piercing and/or permanent cosmetics.

Change the owner of your massage establishment

The new owner must get a background check. The business may need more permits if remodeling.

Work as a massage therapist or practitioner in SF

You must hold a valid SF license or certification from CAMTC. You may need other permits.

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Environmental Health Branch (EHB)

Improving environments, protecting health, promoting equity. Programs to help San Franciscans live, work and do business safely.

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