Tattoos and Piercings Under Eighteen
32 M.R.S. § 4203 — no tattoo under 18 at all; a piercing needs a parent's written consent
| Under 18 | The rule |
|---|---|
| Under 18Tattoo | The ruleNo one may tattoo a person under the age of 18 years, with or without a parent |
| Under 18Body piercing | The ruleOnly with a parent's or legal guardian's prior written consent |
Who handles this in Maine: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Maine directory.
A piercer shown proper identification saying the customer is 18 or older, who reasonably believes it, is not in violation.
Sources for this section (2)
- 32 M.R.S. § 4203 — Minors
- 32 M.R.S. § 4323 — Body piercing of minors
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maine attorney.