I AM THINKING ABOUT GETTING A TATTOO... is it legal?

Question

i am thinking about getting a tattoo but i am going to need help with the specifics...

i am 17 and live in North Carolina... i want to get a tattoo on my left forearm and my father is willing to sign for it because i am under 18.

i don't know if North Carolina law prohibits it or not...

can someone look into it and get back to me!?

Answer 1

It's legal.

Answer 2

as long as your guardian signs your fine.

Answer 3

North Carolina Tattoo Laws

� 14-400. Tattooing; body piercing prohibited

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to tattoo the arm, limb, or any part of the body of any other person under 18 years of age. Anyone violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to pierce any part of the body other than ears of another person under the age of 18 for the purpose of allowing the insertion of earrings, jewelry, or similar objects into the body, unless the prior consent of a custodial parent or guardian is obtained. Anyone violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Amended by Laws 1969, c. 1224, � 8; Laws 1971, c. 1231, � 1; Laws 1993, c. 539, � 269, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Laws 1994, (1st Ex. Sess.), c. 24, � 14(c), eff. March 26, 1994; S.L. 1998-30, � 9, eff. Dec. 1, 1998.

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Laws 1993, c. 539, � 1359, provides:

"This act becomes effective October 1, 1994, and applies to offenses occurring on or after that date. Prosecutions for offenses committed before the effective date of this act are not abated or affected by this act, and the statutes that would be applicable but for this act remain applicable to those prosecutions." [Amended by Laws 1994, Ex.Sess., c. 24, � 14(c), eff. March 26, 1994.]

Laws 1993, c. 539, was ratified July 24, 1993.

S.L. 1998-230, effective December 1, 1998, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date, designated subd. (a) and added subd. (b).  

Answer 4

i think with ur parnt ok. but idk i think u have to be 18 im not sure???

Answer 5

Even if it may be legal most shops will NOT do tattoos to on minors.  They don't want to end up getting screwed over and I don't blame them.  Just wait till you turn 18.

Answer 6

yep i agree wit randjs

as long as u hav parents permission

Answer 7

yes, its legal

Answer 8

If daddy signs, you're fine.

Answer 9

im pretty sure in most places u have to be 16 with adult permission

but depending on the rep of the place..if they have very high rules(standards) kinda things...they might not tattoo u because of ur age( even if ur dad was willing to sign..they might not like tattooing younger aged ppl)

other places that are divey and dont give a c**p would probably tattoo u WITHOUT parent signature

Answer 10

Why would it be illegal? Have you ever seen the fringe areas of the NCState campus? there's nothing but tatoo parlours.  

Answer 11

as long as your parents sign its ok cause they have legal consent over things you do

Answer 12

i dont know about where you live but i was in the middle of a tattoo one day and this 16 year old kid walks in with his mom and he wanted to get a tattoo and they said no way not until he is 18 even if you say its ok we can't do it.

maybe its different for you, but you have to be 18 in california.

Answer 13

Legal age for tattoos & piercing in North Carolina is 18 years of age, unless with parent or guardian signature.  

Answer 14

shouldnt be a problem if ur dads going to sign for it im in georgia and you can get 1 if a parent or legal gardian signs for it

Answer 15

just wait until your 18...it will feel more special...who wants to feel like an idiot walking into a parlor with your daddy! if i was that age again i know i would feel really embarrassed!

Answer 16

You can do it if you are over 16 and your dad signs.  Youre good to go!  Good luck!

Answer 17

As long as your parent/guardian is there you can get it.

Answer 18

Most reputable artists will not tattoo under 18 even with parents consent.

Answer 19

If your dad will go with you and sign then it is OK...Just make sure that your tattoo will be something that you won't be embarrassed by when you are 30 years old.

Answer 20

Yes 18 is the proper AGE!! wait a year!!

Answer 21

google it

Answer 22

jsut so long as your dad gives you permission and goes in there to sign the waiver, there is nothing wrong with it.