Body Piercer / New York
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New York Body Piercer License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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

What the New York data shows for Body Piercers

New York's path to body piercer licensure runs through 1,500 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. New York folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

Budget $75 to get started on a 2-year cycle. New York doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - New York reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Body Piercer · New York

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 New York

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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Compare all states for Body Piercer All New York licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New York licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Body Piercer in New York? ▼
In New York, the license path calls for 1500 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $75 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Body Piercer in New York? ▼
To become a licensed body piercer in New York, you must meet the state's requirements including 1500 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the New York licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Body Piercer license to New York from another state? ▼
Out-of-state body piercer credentials get a case-by-case review in New York rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the New York licensing board.
Does New York require a background check for Body Piercer licensing? ▼
Yes, New York 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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Body Piercer in New York is one requirement row in a body piercer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how New York'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 New York's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. New York overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the New York 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.