Where to get piercings under 18

For any piercing or jewelry insertion service for a minor, the minor will need a valid non-expired government-issued document that shows their date of birth as well as a photo ID. In addition, we will need a valid non-expired photo ID from the parent or legal guardian that proves they have legal responsibility for the minor. If the adult accompanying the minor is not the parent but is the legal guardian, we will need additional guardianship paperwork as well.

Most importantly, all documents must be original or notarized copies of the original. If you are not the parent but are the legal guardian of the child, we will need official, original paperwork showing that you have legal responsibility for them.

For earlobe piercings on children ages 8 to 12 years old, an appointment is required. See the link after ID information to book an appointment. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health categorizes earlobe piercings differently than other piercing services, so our ID requirements for kids earlobe piercings are a little different than with other piercings on minors.

If your child has a photo ID, such as a school ID or passport, simply follow the instructions above. If your child does not have a photo ID, you will need to bring in their original birth certificate or a notarized copy of the original.

From the parent we will need a valid, non-expired, government-issued photo ID. There are a few things that are needed in order to have a piercing service for a minor under the age of The following documents are per the guidelines of the State Health Department and are not negotiable. A current and valid Government Issued ID for the parent. Driver's License, State ID, or passport. The minor's original birth certificate identifying the parent as the minor's parent. A current and valid Government Issued ID for the minor.

Piercings for Minors. Ear Lobe Piercings. Cartilage Piercings Helix. Bellybutton Navel. Nose Nostril. Back to Top. Penalties : Body piercing regulations are enforced by local health authorities. Illegal to tattoo anyone under age 18 Me. Requires prior written consent of a minor's parent or legal guardian to perform body piercing on anyone under age 18 Me. No laws. Prohibits branding and tattooing a person under age 18 N.

Prohibits performing a body piercing on a person under age 18 without consent of that person ' s parent or legal guardian. Requires the consenting individual to 1 be physically present at the time of piercing, 2 provide evidence of status as parent or legal guardian, and 3 sign a document that provides informed consent and indicates location of piercing on minor ' s body.

Ear lobe piercings exempt from consent requirement. Requires person performing piercing to maintain consent records for at least 7 years N. Requires prior written permission of a minor ' s parent or legal guardian to tattoo or perform body piercing on anyone under age 18 N.

Penalties : Violators who knowingly tattoo or perform body piercing on a minor are guilty of a disorderly persons offense. Unlawful to tattoo the body of a minor N. Prohibits body piercing on a person under 18 unless a parent or legal guardian provides written consent in the presence of the owner of the body piercing studio or a body piercing specialist. Ear piercing is exempt. Original written consent must be retained for 1 year N.