> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.useapprentice.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Activating a New Service: The Readiness Checklist Complete a few quick steps to take a service from "Not ready" to bookable. --- ## Overview When you turn on a new service (like Piercing, PMU, or Tooth Gems), Apprentice shows a **readiness checklist** on that service's card. Each item is a requirement that protects you and your clients — pricing, the forms clients see, and a compliance attestation. Once every requirement is met, the service becomes bookable. There are six requirements. **Five are yours to complete**, and **one is handled by Apprentice** — so you'll see your progress counted as "N of 5 requirements complete." --- ## How to Access 1. Choose the intended workspace and open **Settings → Get Booked → Services**. On mobile web, artist settings are under **More → Setup → Settings**. 2. Find the service you turned on — it shows a **Not ready** chip and a **Missing requirements** list 3. Work through each item using the button beside it 4. Check the finished-service status after setup. The tattoo example below shows **Booking enabled**. ![Tattoo is offered and its finished-service badge says Booking enabled.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/6/b/f/b6bf11da1ce5e000/activating-a-new-service-readi_hoarhc.png) --- ## The Requirements **1. Configure pricing** Set a base price (or duration estimate) for the service. Use the **Configure pricing** button to jump to your pricing settings for that service. **2. Sign attestation** Acknowledge that you'll comply with the local laws and regulations for this service. This is a short, important step — see *Signing Your Attestation* below. **3. Add intake form** Tag at least one active, reviewed intake form to the service so clients answer the right questions **while booking**. **4. Assign consent template** Assign an active, reviewed consent form that runs **during the prep flow**, before the appointment. **5. Assign aftercare template** Tag an active aftercare template to the service. **Non-tattoo services require an explicit delivery schedule** — see *Setting Up Consent & Aftercare for Non-Tattoo Services*. **6. Compliance reference document** — *Apprentice managed* A platform reference document for the service. You'll see an **Apprentice managed** badge and no button — there's nothing for you to do here. > 💡 **Tip:** Items 3 ("Add intake form") and 4 ("Assign consent template") sound alike but are different surfaces — one runs at booking, the other during prep. You need both. --- ## Signing Your Attestation When you click **Sign attestation**, a window opens titled **Sign attestation for {service}**. To sign: 1. **Read the disclaimer** shown in the window 2. **Check the box** confirming you've read it and agree to the compliance terms 3. **Type your full legal name** — it must match the name on your Apprentice profile 4. Click **Sign attestation** Apprentice records the exact version of the document you signed for your records. If Apprentice ever updates that disclaimer, you'll see a soft **Re-acknowledge** banner on the service card. This is just a reminder to keep your records current — **your service stays bookable in the meantime** and is never taken offline. --- ## When You're Done Check the status shown after completing the requirements. The page summarizes how many offered services are ready and lists services you have finished setting up. A ready tattoo example shows **Booking enabled**. If a service says it is waiting for Apprentice, completing your checklist alone does not make it bookable. Verify the service appears in the intended public booking flow before offering appointments. --- ## Tips - Templates must be both **active and reviewed** to count. A draft or unreviewed form won't satisfy a requirement. - Work the list top to bottom — pricing and the attestation are quick; the form steps take the most time. - The **Apprentice managed** reference-document row is excluded from your "N of 5" count, so you can be fully done on your side even while that row is still filling in. --- ## Common Issues - **The buttons say "Select a location first"** *(artists)* — The form steps need a primary location. Set your location in your settings, then return to the checklist. - **I finished everything but the service still isn't live** — Confirm the attestation is signed and each form is **reviewed** (not just created). If the **Compliance reference document** row hasn't been published by Apprentice yet, the service can't go live until it is — contact support if it's holding you up. - **The attestation won't let me sign** — The **Sign attestation** button stays disabled until both the box is checked and the typed name matches your profile name exactly. Update your profile name if it differs from your legal name. - **A service I'd finished now shows "Re-acknowledge"** — Apprentice updated that service's disclaimer. Click **Re-acknowledge** to sign the new version. Your service keeps taking bookings either way. --- ## Related Articles * [Offering Services Beyond Tattoo](https://help.useapprentice.com/en/article/offering-services-beyond-tattoo-piercing-pmu-tooth-gems-1lrvn0x/) * Setting Up Consent & Aftercare for Non-Tattoo Services * [Setting Your Hourly Rate and Multipliers](https://help.useapprentice.com/en/article/setting-your-hourly-rate-and-multipliers-1dxtxxz/)