Can I become certified as a tattooer through a correspondence course of some kind?

TommyGun: Can I become certified as a tattooer through a correspondence course of some kind?
I want to get into tattooing as a serious hobby, not for work or money, at least for now. Regardless, I want to get certified to show appropriate credentials because that is the right thing to do. My dilemma is I don’t want to travel away from where I live to get certified, and I’ve not found any tattooing schools thus far in the area.

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Answer by Paigeybear
You don’t become a “certified” tattoo artist, ever. You need a tattooing LICENSE.

And in order to earn your license, you apprentice under a professional tattoo artist for a certain amount of time. You will also need to get certified in Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid, sanitation, learn proper bedside manner, etc.

Answer by Kat
As far as I know you have to apprentice under a licensed artist for a certain period of time before you can get licensed yourself.

Answer by prasanna
People living in this forest are dangerous

Answer by Kermit J
Different states have different laws. You have to pass the bloodborne pathogens test, and in many states, have been apprenticed at a licensed studio for a year. Some states are less stringent, some more. Type in ‘tattoo laws’ on your search bar, and the state you’re in. They’ll tell you the whole ball of wax. Take care.