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Tattoo Laws by State 2023
State | Minimum Age | Reqs for Minors | Restrictions | Category if Violated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impaired | Class c misdemeanor |
| Alaska | 18 | Prohibited | None | Class B misdemeanor |
| Arizona | 18 | Parent/guardian must attend tattooing session | None | Class 6 felony |
| Arkansas | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impaired | Class A misdemeanor |
| California | 18 | Parent/guardian must attend tattooing session | None | Misdemeanor |
| Colorado | 18 | Parent/guardian must attend tattooing session | None | Petty offense |
| Connecticut | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | None | |
| Delaware | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impaired | Class B misdemeanor Class A misdemeanor (2nd offense onward) |
| Florida | 18 | Ages 16-17: Written consent from legal guardian Under 16: Prohibited | None | Misdemeanor of the second degree |
| Georgia | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socket | Misdemeanor |
| Hawaii | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | None | Misdemeanor |
| Idaho | 18 | Ages 14-17: Consent from parent/guardian, Under 14: Prohibited | None | Misdemeanor |
| Illinois | 18 | Parent/guardian must attend tattooing session | None | Class A misdemeanor |
| Indiana | 18 | Parent/guardian must attend tattooing session | Class A misdemeanor | |
| Iowa | 18 | Prohibited | None | Serious misdemeanor |
| Kansas | 18 | Written and notarized consent, Consenter must attend tattooing session | None | Class A misdemeanor |
| Kentucky | 18 | Ages 16-17: Written and notarized consent | None | |
| Louisiana | 18 | Written consent from legal guardian, Consenter must attend tattooing session | None | A fine of $100-$500 and/or prison 30-365 days |
| Maine | 18 | Prohibited | None | Class E offense |
| Maryland | 18 | Prohibited | None | Misdemeanor |
| Massachusetts | 18 | Prohibited | None | A fine up to $300 and/or prison up to one year |
| Michigan | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impaired | Misdemeanor |
| Minnesota | 18 | Prohibited | Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impaired | Gross misdemeanor |
| Mississippi | 18 | Prohibited | None | Misdemeanor |
| Missouri | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impaired | Misdemeanor |
| Montana | 18 | Parent/guardian must consent and attend tattooing session | Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impaired | Unlawful transactions with children or misdemeanor |
| Nebraska | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | None | Misdemeanor |
| New Hampshire | 18 | Prohibited | None | Class A misdemeanor |
| New Jersey | 18 | Written consent from legal guardian, Consenter must attend tattooing session | None | A fine of $50-$1,000 |
| New Mexico | 18 | Written and notarized consent | None | Misdemeanor |
| New York | 18 | Prohibited | None | Misdemeanor |
| North Carolina | 18 | Prohibited | None | Class 2 misdemeanor |
| North Dakota | 18 | Written consent from legal guardian, Consenter must attend tattooing session | Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socket | Class B misdemeanor |
| Ohio | 18 | Parent/guardian must consent and attend tattooing session | None | Misdemeanor |
| Oklahoma | 18 | Prohibited | Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socket | Misdemeanor |
| Oregon | 18 | Authorization of a physician | Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socket | Class B misdemeanor |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | Written consent from legal guardian, Consenter must attend tattooing session | None | 3rd-Degree misdemeanor (1st offense), 2nd-Degree misdemeanor (2nd offense) |
| Rhode Island | 18 | Prohibited | None | Misdemeanor |
| South Carolina | 21 | Ages 18-20: Consent from parent Under 18: Prohibited | Unlawful to tattoo head, face, neck, or within an inch of eye socket | Misdemeanor |
| South Dakota | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socket | Class 2 misdemeanor |
| Tennessee | 18 | Ages 16-17: Consent from parent/guardian, Consenter must attend tattooing session | None | A fine of $50–$250 (minor who misrespresents age), Class A misdemeanor (tattooist) |
| Texas | 18 | Consent of parent/guardian, Must cover existing tattoo that has offensive, gang-related, or drug-related content | Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socket | Class B misdemeanor (minor who misrespresents age), Class A misdemeanor (tattooist) |
| Utah | 18 | Written consent from parent/guardian | None | Class B misdemeanor |
| Vermont | 18 | Written consent from legal guardian, Consenter must attend tattooing session | None | A fine up to $5,000 or prison up to one year |
| Virginia | 18 | Parent/guardian must attend tattooing session | None | Class 1 misdemeanor |
| Washington | 18 | Prohibited | Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socket | Misdemeanor |
| West Virginia | 18 | Ages 16-17: Consent from parent/guardian Under 14: Prohibited | Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socket | Misdemeanor |
| Wisconsin | 18 | Authorization of a physician | None | A fine up to $200 |
| Wyoming | 18 | Parent/guardian must attend tattooing session | None | Misdemeanor criminal offense |
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