A.W.O.L. Custom Tattooing Age Questions...and here are some Myths as well.
Any serious medical questions should be referred to a licensed physician, all information herein is based upon the experience or research of persons from within the body modification industry.
Now there are many many questions that get asked about tattoos and piercings so we are going to break them down into categories.
TattooFAQs below and here's the Piercing FAQ
Age_ Cost_ Type_ Medical_ Misc_
How old do I have to be to get a tattoo?
Do you allow children in your shop?
How old do I have to be to get a tattoo? (back to top)
It is ultimately up to the artist but for those of us that do tattoo minors you must be at least 16 years of age with parental consent. The parent must accompany the minor and both must have a picture ID accompanied by a birth certificate for our records. This rule is the same for some piercings as well. There are obviously some piercings and tattoos that we flat out refuse to do on minors.Below is the section of state law regarding minors.
"333.13102 Tattoo, brand, or body piercing on minor; consent and proof of authority of parent or guardian required.
Sec. 13102.
An individual shall not tattoo, brand, or perform body piercing on a minor unless the individual obtains the prior written informed consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian and proof of that individual's authority to give the informed consent required under this section. The minor's parent or legal guardian shall execute the written, informed consent required under this section in the presence of the licensee or an employee or agent of the licensee. The minor's parent or legal guardian shall present to the licensee or employee or agent of the licensee the minor's birth certificate or legal proof of guardianship to establish the individual's authority to give the informed consent required under this section.
History: Add. 1996, Act 223, Eff. Sept. 1, 1996 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 149, Imd. Eff. Dec. 13, 2007 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 375, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 2010
Popular Name: Act 368" -Michigan State Law as of 2017
Do you allow children in your shop? (back to top)
We do not mind if you bring a child into the shop while you look around as long as they are kept under control and are supervised. If you do not watch your child you will be asked to leave. We do not allow unsupervised children into the tattooing area for obvious reasons.
