Tattoo Laws by State 2024 (2024)

Alabama18Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impairedWritten consent from parent/guardianClass c misdemeanorAlaska18NoneProhibitedClass B misdemeanorArizona18NoneParent/guardian must attend tattooing sessionClass 6 felonyArkansas18Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impairedParent/guardian must attend tattooing sessionClass A misdemeanorCalifornia18NoneParent/guardian must attend tattooing sessionMisdemeanorColorado18Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impairedParent/guardian must attend tattooing sessionPetty offenseConnecticut18Tattooing may only be performed by physicians, or by registered nurses & technicians working under the supervision of a physician.Written consent from parent/guardianDelaware18Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impairedNotarized written consent from parent/guardianClass B misdemeanor Class A misdemeanor (2nd offense onward)Florida18NoneAges 16-17: Written consent from legal guardian, |Under 16: ProhibitedMisdemeanor of the second degreeGeorgia18Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socketWritten consent from parent/guardianMisdemeanorHawaii18NoneWritten consent from parent/guardianMisdemeanorIdaho18NoneAges 14-17: Consent from parent/guardian, |Under 14: ProhibitedMisdemeanorIllinois18NoneParent/guardian must attend tattooing sessionClass A misdemeanorIndiana18NoneParent/guardian must attend tattooing sessionClass A misdemeanorIowa18NoneProhibitedSerious misdemeanorKansas18NoneWritten and notarized consent, |Consenter must attend tattooing sessionClass A misdemeanorKentucky18NoneAges 16-17: Written and notarized consentLouisiana18NoneWritten consent from legal guardian, |Consenter must attend tattooing sessionA fine of $100-$500 and/or prison 30-365 daysMaine18NoneProhibitedClass E offenseMaryland18NoneProhibitedMisdemeanorMassachusetts18NoneProhibitedA fine up to $300 and/or prison up to one yearMichigan18Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impairedWritten consent from parent/guardianMisdemeanorMinnesota18Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impairedProhibitedGross misdemeanorMississippi18NoneProhibitedMisdemeanorMissouri18Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impairedWritten consent from parent/guardianMisdemeanorMontana18Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impairedParent/guardian must consent and attend tattooing sessionUnlawful transactions with children or misdemeanorNebraska18NoneWritten consent from parent/guardianMisdemeanorNew Hampshire18NoneProhibitedClass A misdemeanorNew Jersey18NoneWritten consent from legal guardian, |Consenter must attend tattooing sessionA fine of $50-$1,000New Mexico18NoneWritten and notarized consent, |Consenter must attend tattooing sessionMisdemeanorNew York18NoneProhibitedMisdemeanorNorth Carolina18NoneProhibitedClass 2 misdemeanorNorth Dakota18Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socketWritten consent from legal guardian, |Consenter must attend tattooing sessionClass B misdemeanorOhio18NoneParent/guardian must consent and attend tattooing sessionMisdemeanorOklahoma18Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socketProhibitedMisdemeanorOregon18Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socketAuthorization of a physicianClass B misdemeanorPennsylvania18NoneWritten consent from legal guardian, |Consenter must attend tattooing session3rd-Degree misdemeanor (1st offense), |2nd-Degree misdemeanor (2nd offense)Rhode Island18NoneProhibitedMisdemeanorSouth Carolina18Unlawful to tattoo head, face, neck, or within an inch of eye socketProhibitedMisdemeanorSouth Dakota18Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socketWritten consent from parent/guardianClass 2 misdemeanorTennessee18NoneMinors over the age of sixteen may be tattooed to cover up an existing tattoo, with parent/guardian consentA fine of $50–$250 (minor who misrespresents age), |Class A misdemeanor (tattooist)Texas18Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socketConsent of parent/guardian, |Must cover existing tattoo that has offensive, gang-related, or drug-related contentClass B misdemeanor (minor who misrespresents age), |Class A misdemeanor (tattooist)Utah18NoneWritten consent from parent/guardianClass B misdemeanorVermont18Patron may not be intoxicated or otherwise impairedWritten consent from legal guardian, |Consenter must attend tattooing sessionA fine up to $5,000 or prison up to one yearVirginia18NoneParent/guardian must attend tattooing sessionClass 1 misdemeanorWashington18Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socketProhibitedMisdemeanorWest Virginia18Unlawful to tattoo within an inch of the eye socketAges 16-17: Consent from parent/guardian, |Under 14: ProhibitedMisdemeanorWisconsin18NoneAuthorization of a physicianA fine up to $200Wyoming18NoneParent/guardian must attend tattooing sessionMisdemeanor criminal offenseNevadaNoneRegulated on local level