Does BAQA membership or certification replace a licence?

No. BAQA membership, certification, accreditation, studio status and student certificate records are voluntary private records with different scopes. They do not create a government licence, premises approval, insurance cover, healthcare title or automatic permission to practise in every location.

Check the exact current BAQA record through Find & Verify, then separately check the authority and requirements where the activity occurs. Read the Credential Claims Guide.

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A diverse body art community
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