In Virginia, you must be at least 18 years old to get a tattoo legally without any restrictions. However, minors under 18 can get a tattoo only if their parent or guardian is present and consents to the procedure at the time of tattooing
. Tattooing a minor without parental consent or presence is prohibited and can lead to legal penalties for the tattoo artist
. Some tattoo studios in Virginia have additional policies, such as not tattooing anyone under 16 even with parental consent
. Also, the parent or guardian must usually provide valid identification and proof of relationship to the minor
. In summary:
- Minimum age without restrictions: 18 years old.
- Minors under 18 may get tattooed only with parent/guardian present and consenting.
- Tattooing minors without consent is illegal.
- Some studios may have stricter rules, e.g., no tattoos under age 16 even with consent.
This is consistent with Virginia state law (ยง 18.2-371.3) and common tattoo studio policies
