Tattoos and Piercings Under Eighteen
Minn. Stat. 146B.07 — no tattoo under 18 even with a parent, and piercing only with one there
Tattooing an individual under the age of 18 is a gross misdemeanor, regardless of parental or guardian consent.
Who handles this in Minnesota: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Minnesota directory.
Body piercing someone under 18 takes the parent or legal guardian present, with ID and documents showing they are the parent or guardian, and a consent form signed in front of the technician. A technician asks for proof of age from anyone who says they are 18 or older.
A gross misdemeanor carries up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $3,000. The licensing of body art establishments is in other sections not covered here.
Sources for this section (2)
- Minn. Stat. 146B.07 — Body art professional standards, and minors
- Minn. Stat. 609.03 — Punishment when not otherwise fixed
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.