How old can you get a tattoo? Parental consent for a tattoo

How old can you legally get a tattoo? The legislation clearly states that a teenager under 18 years of age does not have the opportunity to get a tattoo on his own. To do this, he will need the written consent of the parents or guardians. Even if you earn money on your own, from a legal point of view, you do not have the right to conclude an agreement with a salon or master.

In this article, you will learn how to get parental permission to get a tattoo, as well as how not to make mistakes. But first, let's see why everything is the way it is?

1. Why can't you get a tattoo before the age of 18? 2. Why would a tattoo parlor refuse minors? 3. Why shouldn't you get a tattoo from a master at home? 4. What documents are needed to get a tattoo under 18? 5. Written parental permission for a tattoo

Why can't you get a tattoo under the age of 18?

Physiological reason.

The tattoo on the body of a teenager will be distorted in the process of growth and formation. Some parts of the body are especially prone to deformation (arms, thighs, shins, etc.). Even with the permission of the parents, the master will recommend waiting a couple of years, so that later you do not have to interrupt the distorted image.

“People who want to correct the mistakes of youth often come to our tattoo parlor. Mostly in adolescence rebellious age, tattoos are made by a friend of an inexperienced master at home. Such tattoo masters want to fill their hand, replenish their portfolio and quickly make a name for themselves. Think about it, is it worth it, maybe it's better to wait a bit?

psychological reason.

Most people who got rash tattoos in their youth regret it, because the names of lovers, cartoon characters and comics in adult life look not only comical, but also inappropriate. Getting a tattoo is a serious step that should be accompanied by a balanced decision. The fact that at a young age we are not able to think 20 years ahead is undeniable. Even if you are one hundred percent convinced that you want a tattoo and cannot live without it, leave this idea for at least 3 months, no matter how strange it may sound to you now.

Why does a tattoo parlor refuse minors?

“The tattoo artist will have to answer in court and reimburse not only the cost of the tattoo, but also moral damages and tattoo reduction.”

A tattoo parlor that respects itself and its reputation will not tattoo a child under 18, as this is a violation of the law. The salon concludes a contract with the client, which regulates all issues. It is impossible to conclude a contract with a minor citizen.

Why you should not get a tattoo at the master at home?

Any master who makes a tattoo to a minor is breaking the law! Your parents have every right to take him to court and demand compensation. Do not think that all the masters who went to meet you without the permission of your parents agree to circumvent the law because they understand teenagers. Sometimes for them it's just a material interest and an opportunity to learn how to make a tattoo, as well as gain experience. If you want to sacrifice your skin, your relationship with your parents, and get around the law, think twice before taking this rash step.

“Now it is fashionable to make tattoos in the style handpoke, or stylized portacas. But believe me, this style is fundamentally different from a real portak that a beginner master can make for you. Are you ready for flowy contours and blue-black spots instead of a pattern?

What documents are needed to get a tattoo under 18?

Each salon regulates the package of documents that a teenager and his parents will have to collect in order to get a tattoo. Most often this is the written permission of the parents or guardians. In addition, copies of the birth certificate and copies of the parents' passports may be attached.

“There were cases when children came with an uncle or aunt who had the same last name and said that this was their parent. We have not been living in the world for the first time, we understand their desire to get a tattoo, but we will not turn a blind eye to deceit in order to go to court later.

Written Parental Permission for Tattoos for Minors

In most qualified salons, you will be given a sample permit, on which you will only need to leave a signature. Typically, such permission is accompanied by a copy of the parent's or guardian's passport and a copy of the child's passport.

Permission is written in free form, which indicates:

• Surname, name and patronymic of the parent

• Parent's date of birth

• Home address

• contact number

• Permission for a tattoo

• Surname, name, patronymic and date of birth of the child

• Indication that you have no claims against the master

• Date and signature.

An example of parental permission for a tattoo:

I, Petrova Vera Aleksandrovna, 12.12.1977/XNUMX/XNUMX

Living at the address Moscow, st. Bazhova 122b - 34

Contact number:  +7 (495) 666-79-730

I allow my son Maxim Yurievich Petrov (15.03.2002/XNUMX/XNUMX) to get a tattoo.

I have no complaints about the master and the salon.

11.11.2018/XNUMX/XNUMX Signature

The tattoo parlor reserves the right not to work with minors, even with parental permission. The administrator of the salon will inform about this information in advance, the clause on reaching 18 years old is an important clause of the contract, therefore, in any case, it will not be possible to bypass this moment.

Trying to cheat the salon will just waste your time. We recommend moving towards your goal in a different way and read the article “How to convince parents to allow a tattoo?