what age can u get a tattoo uk

In the UK, the legal age for getting a tattoo is 18 years old. It is illegal to tattoo anyone under the age of 18, even with parental consent. The Tattooing of Minors Act 1969 clearly states that it is an offense to tattoo a person under the age of eighteen except when the tattoo is performed for medical reasons by a duly qualified medical practitioner or by a person working under his direction. Tattoo artists are required to look for proof of age, such as ID, and make a record of it before inking. If a tattoo artist carries out a tattoo on a person who is under 18, they could face a fine of up to £1000 and could be at risk of losing their registration.