Tattoo Artist Invoice Template

Charge design time as its own service, either hourly or a flat creative fee. Example line item: “Custom design, 2 hrs @ $120/hr: $240.” If the design fee is creditable to the tattoo, show a later line item deducting that amount.

List the deposit on its own line with the booking date, then subtract it as a payment on the final bill. Example: “Booking deposit (non-refundable): $100” and later “Deposit applied: ($100).” If you’re using the Tattoo Artists Invoice Template, add your cancellation window in the notes.

Add a line for the shop minimum and note that it covers setup, sterilization, and time. Example: “Shop minimum for small body art: $120.” If the piece exceeds the minimum, list additional time or size-based charges on separate lines.

Use your standard rate plus an after-hours uplift as a separate fee. Example: “Forearm script, 1.5 hrs @ $160/hr: $240” and “After-hours fee (25%): $60.” Spell out when the surcharge applies in your terms.

If touch-ups are free within a window, add a $0 line so the client sees the value. Example: “Touch-up within 60 days: $0.” If not free, show minimum time or a flat fee: “Touch-up session, 30 min @ $120/hr: $60.”

Break out the tattoo rate from travel-related pass-throughs. Example: “Full-day rate: $900,” “Convention booth share: $75,” “Travel mileage, 80 mi @ $0.67/mi: $53.60.” Rules vary—check local rules on what’s taxable.

Tax on tattoo services and aftercare varies by state—rules vary—check local rules. Show tax as its own line and never tax tips. Example: “Subtotal: $300,” “Sales tax (x%): $xx,” “Gratuity (optional): $___.”