Tattooing minors

Age Requirement

We tattoo clients as young as 16 years old. We do not make exceptions below this age, regardless of parental consent.

Consent Requirements

Missouri law requires written parental or legal guardian consent for anyone under 18 getting tattooed. Many of our artists go a step further and require:

Note: Notarization requirements vary by artist. Some of our artists require the notarized form above; others accept Missouri's standard in-person witnessed consent (signed in front of us at the shop, no notary needed). Please confirm which applies with your specific artist when you book, so you bring the correct paperwork.

We recommend contacting us ahead of the appointment to confirm you have the correct paperwork completed, so we can avoid rescheduling on the day of.

Placement Restrictions

For clients under 18, we do not tattoo the following areas:

  • Face

  • Neck

  • Hands

  • Fingers

Which Artists Tattoo Minors

Not all of our artists take minor clients. Currently, minors may book with:

Booking

Minors must book directly with one of the artists listed above and mention their age when booking.