How To Get Minor Consent Forms For Tattoos & Piercings Notarized

By NotaryLive Staff

Published on 01/19/2023

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Some states require notarized minor consent forms for tattoos and piercings
Notarization ensures legal guardian approval for minors seeking these services
NotaryLive offers an easy online notarization process for these consent forms

Tattoos and piercings can be a great opportunity for people to express themselves, display their artistic tastes, or share things that have meaning to them.

For a lot of teens and young people, the idea of getting their first tattoo can be really exciting. But in many states, there are laws that prevent people under the age of 18 from simply being able to ask for piercings or tattoos themselves.

While these laws are put in place with the intention of protecting teens from making this decision until they are older, there are plenty of parents and guardians who are open to the idea of allowing their children or wards to receive tattoos and piercings.

For some states, verbal or written permission may be all that’s needed, but others require notarized minor consent forms. If you’re looking to get a minor consent form notarized, NotaryLive makes it fast, convenient, and secure!

1. What States Require Notarized Minor Consent Forms?

If you do plan on getting a piercing or tattoo - or if you plan to provide your child or ward - make sure you’re well-informed of your state and federal laws.

For a full list of state laws, statutes, and regulations involving tattooing or body piercing, please review this webpage by the National Conference of State Legislatures:

https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/tattooing-and-body-piercing.aspx

If you’re looking for specific information on which states require notarization, we’ve included them here for your convenience:

STATE	NOTARIZED MINOR CONSENT FORM	LAW NAME	EXTRA NOTES TO CONSIDER
Alabama	No	Ala. Code § 22-1-17A
Arizona	No	Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3721	Need the physical presence of parent or legal guardian for a tattoo or piercing for a minor.
Arkansas	No	Ark. Stat. Ann. § 5-27-228	Parent, guardian, or custodian must be present during process.
Alaska	No	Alaska Stat. §08.13.217	The law prohibits tattooing on a minor. If the minor wants a body piercing, you must have a written consent form.
California	Yes	California Health & Safety Code § 119300 to 119328 Cal. Penal Code 653	Tattooing a minor is a misdemeanor Body piercing is illegal unless parent, guardian or a notarized consent form is given.
Colorado	No	§ 25-4-2101 to 2103	Parent or guardian must consent to the tattooing/body piercing.
Connecticut	No	Connecticut General Statutes §19a-92g	Parent of guardian must give consent to tattooing. Body piercing has no jurisdiction currently.
Columbia	No	D.C. Code Ann. § 47-2853.76d	Illegal for any procedure to be performed on a minor with the exception with an ear piercing using a ear clasp gun.
Delaware	No	Del. Code Ann. tit. 16, §122(3)(w) Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, §1114(a)	Parent or legal guardian must provide written consent prior to the procedure.
Florida	Yes	Fla. Stat. § 381.00787	Parent or legal guardian must supply a written, notarized consent form.
Georgia	No	Ga. Code § 16-5-71.1	Person tattooing must be licensed osteopath or technician acting under direct supervision.
Hawaii	No	Hawaii Rev. Stat. § 321-379	Parent or legal guardian must supply written consent.
Idaho	No	Idaho Code § 18-1523 (2004)	Parent or legal guardian must supply written consent. Body piercing is exempt from this legislation.
Illinois	No	Ill. Rev. Stat. 720 §5/12C-35	Parent or guardian must be present during the procedure.
Indiana	No	Ind. Code Ann. §35-42-2-7	Parent or guardian must be present during the procedure along with written consent prior.
Iowa	No	Iowa Code §135.37	Minor cannot receive tattoo or piercing in the State of Iowa even if consent if given.
Kansas	Yes	Kan. Stat. Ann. §65-1953	Written and notarized consent form is required. The parent or guardian must be present during the procedure.
Kentucky	Yes	Ky. Rev. Stat. §211.760	Written and notarized consent form must be given by parent or guardian.
Louisiana	No	La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §14:93.2	Consent must be given by parent or legal guardian as well as accompany the procedure.
Maine	No	Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. Title 32 §4203	Maine does not allow tattooing of a minor. Body piercing requires written consent from parent or legal guardian prior.
Maryland	No	Code of Md. Regs. 10.06.01.0
Massachusetts	No	4203	No minor shall receive tattoos.
Michigan	No	Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. §333.13102	Must receive prior written consent from parent or guardian and be in presence of the procedure.
Minnesota	No	Minn. Stat. §§146B.01 to 146B.10	Parent or legal guardian must provide written consent prior to the procedure.
Mississippi	No	Miss. Code Ann. §73-61-1 et seq.	Minors cannot receive tattoos or piercings.
Missouri	No	Mo. Rev. Stat. §324.520	There must be prior, written consent from parent or legal guardian for tattoo or piercing.
Montana	No	Mont. Code Ann. §§50-48-101 to 110; §§50-48-201 to 209	Must receive in-person consent of parent or guardian.
Nebraska	No	Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1001 to 38-10,171	Must receive prior written consent from minor's parent or guardian.
Nevada	No		No Jurisdiction for minors receiving tattoos or piercings.
New Hampshire	No	N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 314-A:1 tp 314-A:13	No minor can receive tattooing or branding. A minor can receive a piercing with parental consent.
New Jersey	No		Must receive written consent and identification from parent or legal guardian for tattoo or cosmetics.
New Mexico	Yes	N.M. Administrative Code 16.36.2 et seq.	Written consent must provided If the parent or guardian doesn't wish to attend procedure, they must provide written and notarized consent If parent remains present during procedure, this does not need to be notarized.
New York	No	N.Y. Public Health Law § 460A; N.Y. Penal Law § 260.21	Minors cannot receive tattoo or piercings in New York.
North Carolina	No	N.C. Gen. Stat. §14-400	Tattoos and body piercings are prohibited for minors.
North Dakota	No	N.D. Cent. Code §12.1-31-13	Must receive written consent from parent or legal guardian.
Ohio	No	Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §3730.01 to 3730.99	Must receive written consent from parent/guardian/custodian as well as presence during the procedure.
Oklahoma	No
Oregon	No	Or. Rev. Stat. §690.350	Minors can only be tattooed with authorization of a physician and must have parent or guardian consent.
Pennsylvania	No	Pa. Cons. Stat. tit.18 §6311	Parent or guardian must give consent and be present.
Rhode Island	No	Title 23 Health and Safety Chapter 23-1 Department of Health Section 23-1-39	Must receive consent and presence of parent or legal guardian of minor.
South Carolina	No	S.C. Code Ann. §44-34	Must receive parental consent for minor to receive tattoo.
South Dakota	No
Tennessee	No	Title 62 Professions, Businesses and Trades Chapter 38 Tattoos and Body Piercing Part 2 General Provisions Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-38-201 (2014)	Minor must have parental consent from parent and parent must be present during procedure.
Texas	No	Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 2 Health, Subtitle G Licenses and Other Regulation, Chapter 146 Tattoo and Certain Body Piercing Studios	Required consent from parent or guardian.
Utah	No	Utah Code Ann. §76-10-2201	Prior consent of parent or guardian is required.
Vermont	No	Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 26, §4101 to 4109	Written consent required by parent or legal guardian.
Virginia	No	Va. Code §15.2-912	Must be done in the presence of a parent of legal guardian.
Washington		Wash. Rev. Code §26.28.085	Minor cannot receive tattoo.
West Virginia	No	West Virginia Code Chapter 16. Public Health. Article 38. Tattoo Studio Business	Must receive prior written consent from parent or legal guardian.
Wisconsin	No	Wis. Stat. §948.70	Exception of physicians performing usual medical procedures.
Wyoming	No		Must receive consent and identification of parent, custodial parent or legal guardian.

2. How Do I Get Minor Consent Forms For Tattoos & Piercings Notarized?

As long as you have a PDF of your unsigned document, a photo ID, access to the internet, and a device with a webcam (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.), remote online notarization through NotaryLive is the best option. It’s faster, more convenient, and more secure than an in-person notarization.

To get started, all you have to do is visit:

https://notarylive.com/#irispiercings

and follow the provided instructions. If you only have your document in paper form, we can convert it for you by sending us a picture of the document in the order form. Otherwise, to convert it yourself, read our blog: How To Convert Your Document To A PDF

The process is super simple. You just have to...

Upload the unsigned consent form
Verify your identity
Connect with a notary via webcam
Download your notarized document.

Click the button below to get started:

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FAQ for Tattoos & Piercing Minor Consent Forms

How do you give written consent to a piercing?
Writing consent forms for minors include the following:
full address and full name of person receiving piercing
details of the piercing and location on the body
age of minor and proof of relationship with parent/guardian
signature of person giving consent
in some states, the consent form may require a witness signature or notarization
acknowledgement that the person giving consent understands risks associated
some states require the presence of guardian/parent during procedure
What should be included in a tattoo consent form?
A tattoo consent form should include the following information:
tattoo studio and artist information
clients personal information
tattoo details
medical information
risks and side effects
aftercare information
liability waiver and acknowledgement
confirmation of age and consent
signatures and date

**Legal Disclaimer - We are not lawyers or attorneys and do not give any legal advice. Please check with your attorneys, advisors, or document recipients if you have any unanswered questions about your documents.

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