How To Get Minor Consent Forms For Tattoos & Piercings Notarized

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:

California

Tattooing: Establishes that it is a misdemeanor for any person to tattoo or offer to tattoo anyone under age 18.

Body Piercing: Prohibits anyone from performing or offering to perform a piercing upon anyone under age 18 unless the piercing is performed in the presence of a parent or guardian or as directed and notarized by the minor's parent or guardian. 

Florida

Tattooing: Requires written, notarized consent of a minor's parent or legal guardian in order to tattoo a minor.

Kansas

Tattooing and Body Piercing of a Minor: Prohibits anyone from performing body piercing, cosmetic tattooing, or tattooing on anyone under age 18 without written and notarized consent and the presence of the minor’s parent or court-appointed guardian during the procedure.

Kentucky

Tattooing and Body Piercing of a Minor: Prohibits anyone from tattooing or piercing minors without the written, notarized consent of a parent or 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...

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

Click the button below to get started: 

Notarize Minor Consent Forms Now!

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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