Body Piercer / Maine
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Maine Body Piercer License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Performs body piercing. Licensed in most states for health/safety.

What the Maine data shows for Body Piercers

Becoming a licensed body piercer in Maine means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,500 training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a background history check. Maine regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

Upfront cost is $75 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Maine, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Maine handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Body Piercer · Maine

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,500 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Maine

Education / Training Hours
Cosmetology School
1,500 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Maine licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Body Piercer in Maine? ▼
Maine's requirements cover 1500 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $75. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Body Piercer in Maine? ▼
Maine licenses body piercers who complete its requirements (1500 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Maine licensing board.
Can I transfer my Body Piercer license to Maine from another state? ▼
Out-of-state body piercer credentials get a case-by-case review in Maine rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Maine licensing board.
Does Maine require a background check for Body Piercer licensing? ▼
Yes, Maine requires a criminal background check as part of the body piercer licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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What to do with this body piercer license

Body Piercer in Maine is one requirement row in a body piercer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Maine's body piercer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Body Piercer in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Maine's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Maine overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Maine licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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