FAQ’s

Yes, building your portfolio is one of the most important things we do and we strongly recommend that you understand that this is the most important tool you will use in gaining your clients trust and respect.

Only once you are licensed and follow strict guidelines that the student is mentally and skillfully prepared will the student be allowed to tattoo on real skin, and of course instructor supervised. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to tattoo outside of your training before it is complete.

The minimum age requirement is 18 to attend the signature Tattoo & arts Institute.

Yes, we will provide everything you need to tattoo and you will own it when you leave. However you will not be leaving with disposables like gloves, needles, ink, tubes etc.

You don’t necessarily have to be a good artist to be a good tattoo artist. We absolutely believe that having artistic talent will give you a great advantage when creating your custom design for your client, or help you with the execution of your tattoo which is obviously extremely important. But not having the ability […]

Signature Tattoo Institute does offer job placement assistance after your graduation and license is obtained. While we can’t guarantee job placement, our goal is for every student to either have the opportunity to stay with us, or to help you find a shop that suits you.

Yes you are required to renew your certifications annually, and our school can service your renewal as part of a membership for attending our Institute. Please speak to an admissions representative for more details.

It is very important that you understand that schools DO NOT issue licenses in any industry. Licensing is issued by your local municipality and governed by your state health department, or state board. What signature Tattoo Institute issues is a universal certification that can be used for your state to obtain a license. In addition, […]

No catch! There are instructors, classrooms, grades, and even a student workbook in which you are guided through your artistic journey. Our curriculum has been written at a college level standard with certified teachers guided by licensed tattoo artists with a combined 10 years of quality tattooing experience. MTI’s curriculum is the true strength of our […]