Minor Consent

With the increase in popularity of tattoos, and the growing acceptance by the public, we are frequently approached by clients who wish to have tattoos done on a minor.

It is important to remember that tattoos are physical and permanent changes to the body, and that our team may not share your views on when they are appropriate.  If we decline a service, we ask that you treat the decision with respect.  We use our best judgement as experts in our field to make those determinations.

Examples of services we will refuse to minors include:

• Private area tattoos of any kind.
• Tattoos that are sexually suggestive.
• Tattoos that contain drug or alcohol references.
• Names that are not of relatives or pets.
• Tattoos that are visible in ways they could affect future employment.
• Tattoos that will become distorted as the minor continues to grow.

This list is only some basic issues, and individual artists may be more restrictive in working with minors.  

In order to obtain a tattoo, a minor must bring a notarized consent form to the studio, along with photo identification issued by the government that has proof of age, and must be accompanied by the adult guardian from the notarized consent form, who must also present identification.  The minor must be 16 or older to obtain a tattoo, even with parental consent.