Step 1:
1) Apply for a Michigan Body Art Facility License (visit michigan.gov/body art to download an
application)
2) Submit the on-line fee as instructed by the MDCH
Step 2:
1) Submit a Body Art Facility Plan Review Application request through Kent County Health
Department (616) 632-6900
2) Make a check payable to Kent County Health Department for $250 (this will cover the first three
hours of service time, $65/hour thereafter)
3) With your application, submit a scale drawing of the facility (e.g. 1” = 10 feet, etc.).
Step 3:
1) Once the plans are reviewed and approved, a pre-opening inspection will be scheduled.
2) When the facility pre-opening inspection has been completed, approved, and facility has been
found in compliance with law, you will be allowed to operate for 30 days (pending local permits
and approvals).
Step 4:
1) By no later than five days prior to the end of your interim period, you will need to apply for a
routine (annual) body art facility inspection.
2) Make a check payable to Kent County Health Department for $300.
3) Once our office approves your facility while you are in operation, an on-line recommendation for
licensure will be made to MDCH.
First routine inspection must be completed within 60 days of opening inspection.
Failure to comply will require a re-submittal of documents and associated
payments.
Fully review the “Requirements For Body Art Facilities” for more detailed
information on the documents below.
Sample documents and more information may be found at:
www.accesskent.com/Health/BodyArt or www.michigan.gov/mdhhs