See more: Business 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. Departments Environmental Health Branch (EHB) Improving environments, protecting health, promoting equity. Programs to help San Franciscans live, work and do business safely.
