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Dr.Doom · Tattoo lover Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 17

I'm 17 and want to get a tattoo. Do I have to be 18 to get one, or can a parent sign a form saying that it is ok for me to get a tattoo.

hairmetalfan1990 · Tattoo lover Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 24

A parent can singe for you and I think they have to be Present when you have it done

Dr.Doom · Tattoo lover Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 17

Awesome!

mommabird · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject:

It depends where you are.

If you are in the US, then it's illegal in most states to tattoo anyone under the age of 18. Having a parent present does not change this. There are VERY few places that allow under 18 with parent consent (seems like I heard once that NJ does, but I might be wrong on this).

Where I live, you're not even supposed to enter a shop under 18.

hairmetalfan1990 · Tattoo lover Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 24

odd in NC you can have a parent aprove of it

Dr.Doom · Tattoo lover Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 17

Well I hope, I can get mine in Mississippi. The shop im looking at won't let anybody 13 and under in the shop.

blamski · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject:

or you could just hang loose for a few months until you are 18. you could spend the time getting the idea for your tattoo absolutely perfect and find out who would be the best artist to do it. the tattoo will be on your body for the rest of your life so a few months is nothing.

hairmetalfan1990 · Tattoo lover Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 24

thats what I did waited till I turned 18 and now im looking around at places it will come faster than it seems look around at tattoo gallarys and all that and youll be 18 befor you know it I turned 18 in june and still havent gotton one even thow I wanted one scens 10th grade

Dr.Doom · Tattoo lover Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 17

Yea, I have on picked out. If I can get it I can, if not. I can wait, it will make the experience that much more rewarding. Cool

mmm36 · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:55 pm Post subject:

Here in Australia you have to be 18 no matter what. But there are some people who do turn a blind eye to these things. But they tend to be the not so good tattooist's.
So yes, 18 here to.

nike103103 · Tattoo lover Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 12

I know where I live as long as you have a parent sign for you, you can get a tattoo but the shop I go to refuses to do anyone under the age of 18 even if a parent is with them and signs for them. Both of the artists feel that under 18 is too young for someone to have a tattoo.

Sylvias · Tattoo lover Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 46

i think it depends more on the shop than the state even, i don't know what the actual law is here but i know one shop will not tattoo under 18 no matter what and another just down the road will but it's a pain in the ass. you ahve to have a parent sign...and they need proof that theya re your parent or legal gaurdian...
in MOST cases it's easier to wait till 18, thats what i'm doing, it sucks,,,but ive waited this long and its only a few more months now

devilduckie523 · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject:

In Pa if your 16-17 a parent has to be with you and have proof that there your parents as well as ythe person getting tattooed has to have 2 forms of id

Dr.Doom · Tattoo lover Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 17

Well, I checked out the parlors in Miss. that are around the area, and the law is 18, so no go Crying or Very sad

Sylvias · Tattoo lover Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 46

ah it's not bad, only a few months to wait