Body Piercer / Ohio
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Ohio 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 Ohio data shows for Body Piercers

Ohio'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. Ohio folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

The initial price tag is $75 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Ohio, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

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

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Ohio

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 Ohio licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Body Piercer in Ohio? ▼
Ohio requires 1500 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $75. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Body Piercer in Ohio? ▼
Certification as a body piercer in Ohio means clearing the state's checklist: 1500 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Ohio licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Body Piercer license to Ohio from another state? ▼
Ohio evaluates out-of-state body piercer licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Ohio licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Ohio require a background check for Body Piercer licensing? ▼
Ohio does require a background check before issuing a body piercer license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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

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

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