{"id":10747,"date":"2021-10-20T20:37:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T01:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/?p=10747"},"modified":"2021-10-20T20:37:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T01:37:32","slug":"how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-a-tattoo-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/tips\/tattoo-age-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"How Old Do You Have to be to Get a Tattoo in California?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in California?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re curious about the minimum age to get a tattoo in California, it&#8217;s 18 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The California Conference of Local Health Officials takes on the responsibility for declaring safety and sterilization standards and promulgating them to tattooing, body piercing, and cosmetics businesses that have long-term effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performing a tattoo procedure on someone under the age of 18 is a misdemeanor, according to California Penal Code 653. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And suppose the parent or legal guardian is not physically present and gives their consent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that case, no one may be involved or facilitate a body piercing. However, emancipated minors are exempt from the rule, which does not apply to ear piercings because of their age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/getting-a-tattoo-in-california.jpg\" alt=\"How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in California?\" class=\"wp-image-10758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/getting-a-tattoo-in-california.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/getting-a-tattoo-in-california-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/getting-a-tattoo-in-california-770x403.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s totally reasonable to go down this path, given its invasive nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the same token, body piercing also needs to be made available only to people who already have rights as adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses are even allowed to refuse underage clients no matter the reasoning and whether or not they have obtained consent from an adult companion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s an interesting point alluding that &#8217;emancipated minors&#8217; can get a piercing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this piques your curiosity, this term labels a minor who is not under the parents&#8217; care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, they are allowed to make decisions on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things that are typically legal only with parental consent can proceed even when the age of majority hasn&#8217;t been reached. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those affairs include receiving medical care, enrolling in a university, choosing a place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the record, a juvenile may seek emancipation in many ways, including joining the military, getting married, or petitioning a court.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3a8b4c-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3a8b4c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3a8b4c-d6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3a8b4c-d6 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3a8b4c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3a8b4c-d6\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_3a8b4c-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3a8b4c-d6\">Tattoo Age in California FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c0ed4e-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c0ed4e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c0ed4e-55\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c0ed4e-55 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c0ed4e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c0ed4e-55\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_c0ed4e-55 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c0ed4e-55\">How old do you have to be to get a tattoo? What is the legal age to get a tattoo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get it upon reaching 18 years of age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s the minimum requirement to get a tattoo or another form of body modification in many states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before hitting this age, the procedure can still be performed, but it typically requires consent from either parent or guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a57895-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a57895-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a57895-41\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a57895-41 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a57895-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a57895-41\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_a57895-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a57895-41\">Can you get a tattoo at 16 in California?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, not with the laws in force currently. For someone to receive a tattoo legally, they have to be at least 18 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-you-get-a-tattoo-at-16-in-california-1.jpg\" alt=\"can you get a tattoo at 16 in california\" class=\"wp-image-10759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-you-get-a-tattoo-at-16-in-california-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-you-get-a-tattoo-at-16-in-california-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/can-you-get-a-tattoo-at-16-in-california-1-770x403.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Performing it on a minor can put anyone in legal trouble. Hence, an artist needs to ascertain the client&#8217;s age before injecting tattoo dye into their skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Violating the law may subject the person to penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ad0068-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ad0068-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ad0068-f1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ad0068-f1 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ad0068-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ad0068-f1\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_ad0068-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ad0068-f1\">Can you get a tattoo at 15 with parental consent in California?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it is explicitly stated that no one shall engage in that practice before the recipient reaches the age of 18. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who does it with knowledge is committing a crime. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2e2623-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2e2623-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2e2623-17\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2e2623-17 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2e2623-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2e2623-17\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_2e2623-17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2e2623-17\">What states allow 16 year olds to get tattoos?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Idaho, Kansas, and New Jersey are some examples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there&#8217;s the need for written permission, which could be signed by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4791f3-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4791f3-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4791f3-24\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4791f3-24 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4791f3-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4791f3-24\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_4791f3-24 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4791f3-24\">How old can you get a tattoo with parental consent in California?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"371\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-old-can-you-get-a-tattoo-with-parental-consent-in-California.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-old-can-you-get-a-tattoo-with-parental-consent-in-California.jpg 371w, https:\/\/www.spiritustattoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-old-can-you-get-a-tattoo-with-parental-consent-in-California-186x300.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><figcaption><em><a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/W8auxjL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parental consent usually overrides a minor&#8217;s best interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, it&#8217;s simply taken out of the equation when we&#8217;re talking about tattooing on children in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as a person is considered a minor by law, this can&#8217;t be conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8c9453-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8c9453-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8c9453-80\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8c9453-80 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8c9453-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8c9453-80\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_8c9453-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8c9453-80\">Can you get a tattoo at 14 with parental consent in California?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parental consent matters only in the practice of body piercing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for tattoos, the only way one would qualify for it is if he or she has reached the age of 18.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f277c-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f277c-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5f277c-4a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f277c-4a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f277c-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5f277c-4a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_5f277c-4a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5f277c-4a\">Final thoughts on California tattoos law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how old do you have to be to get a tattoo in California? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s 18, and there&#8217;s nothing to negotiate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of us may expect relaxation of the rule because some states make it possible to get this body art before reaching the age of majority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, every state is different in governing regulations, especially when minors are involved. 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