{"id":5837,"date":"2021-01-19T08:45:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/?p=5837"},"modified":"2024-01-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T00:00:00","slug":"how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-a-tattoo-or-a-piercing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-a-tattoo-or-a-piercing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Old Do You Have To Be To Get a Tattoo or a Piercing (By State)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting a tattoo or a piercing is always exciting, especially when it’s the first time. However, such body and life-changing events for young adults should never be approached lightly. That is why many parents, as well as teenagers, worry about one thing; the age requirement to get a tattoo or a piercing. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the age requirement by state, and in some other parts of the world.<\/p>\n

Age Limit For Tattooing and Body Piercing by State?<\/h2>\n

Not all, but many states do have specific requirements in regards to tattooing and body piercing for teenagers or minors. For example, ear piercing is legal for minors, but it can be only done with the parent’s consent as well as presence during the piercing process. So, for you to be as informed as possible, we’ll go through the state laws of every state and see what the current laws require<\/a> for tattooing and body piercing in minors and teenagers;<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: tattooing for medical reasons is done by licensed physicians and the reasons often include medical markings placed for radiation therapy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Alabama<\/h3>\n