Body Piercer / Washington
2026 data Washington board official source

Washington 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 Washington data shows for Body Piercers

Washington'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. Washington folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, 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 Washington, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

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

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Washington

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 Washington licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Body Piercer in Washington? ▼
In Washington, 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 Washington? ▼
Certification as a body piercer in Washington means clearing the state's checklist: 1500 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Washington licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Body Piercer license to Washington from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for body piercers in Washington - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Washington licensing board for the current process.
Does Washington require a background check for Body Piercer licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the body piercer licensing process in Washington. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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

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