STATE LAW FOR MINORS & AGE LIMITS
Thank you for taking the time to read over rules and laws regarding minors and body art.
For any procedure involving a minor Michigan State Law requires that the parent be present to sign the paperwork, remain present during the procedure, and provide to the studio their ID, the birth certificate of the minor, and some form of ID for the minor having the procedure done. (School ID: must be recent & have school year printed) / college ID / state ID / MILITARY ID / US PASSPORT OR PASSPORT CARD) .
*We follow all state / local requirements for minors to the letter. we cannot / will not make any exceptions*
The minimum ages that we've established are requirements laid out by our insurance. We are unable to make exceptions to our insurance requirements or the State Laws for body art.
Located below we've outlined our minimum ages, as well as what types of ID we are allowed to accept.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call the studio.
Age Requirements:
(With Parent & Proper Id Only)
Tattooing:
Age 18+ OnlY
Ear lobe (only) piercing
age 13 and up
helix piercing
age 13 and up
Navel (Belly Button):
Starting at age 16
most other Ear Cartilage
Starting at age 15
INDUSTRIAL PIERCING
Starting at age 16
Nose (Nostril):
Starting at age 15
Septum Piercing:
starting @ age 16
Nipples & Surface
Age 18+
Acceptable Forms of Identification Include:
For the Parent:
(Must Present ONE of the following)
Drivers License, State ID, Military ID, or US Passport / Passport CarD
From the Minor (both required):
Birth Certificate
We can accept an unaltered photocopy.current year STUDENT ID (or) STATE ID (or) COLLEGE ID (or) PASSPORT / PASSPORT CARD
EACH TIME A SERVICE IS PREFORMED A NEW CLIENT RELEASE AND COPY OF THE ID MUST BE MADE.
One service for one consent
This is a requirement of the Health Department and done for the safety of your minor child. Consenting to a procedure in advance is not permitted. We will not accept any non-listed form of ID. Due to safety and legal issues no exceptions can or will be made.
FAQ:
FOR PARENTS (AND ANYONE ELSE):
We welcome you to stop in and talk with us about the process. You are always welcome to inspect how we sterilize our equipment. Our autoclave is also spore tested monthly to ensure that is functioning properly. (this is monitored by an outside lab.) See our "Studio Page" for more information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Brothers, Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, step-parents or Grandparents are not allowed to sign for the minor child unless they have proof of court appointed guardianship. Emancipated minors must have the state ID with the emancipated endorsement
Can I leave my minor unattended during the procedure? No. The guardian that signs the paperwork must remain present in the studio during the entirety of the procedure. This is Michigan State Law.
WHY DO WE ASK FOR ALL THIS INFORMATION?
We care about what we do. A tattoo and/or body piercing is a big decision that requires proper aftercare and forethought. It is up to the parent to decide if their minor child can follow-through with the commitment after they have left the clean environment of our studio. This is not something to be decided by the minor, one of their friends, or a relative. The contract and ID requirements must be met each time you come in. Your minor child will not be able to come in a second time by themselves for a new piercing or tattoo. Consent for multiple procedures at different times is not possible.
Any establishment that does not care enough to check for proper ID may not be the best choice and may be violating State or Local Law. Cutting corners with the law generally means cutting corners elsewhere
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*Nipple Piercings: 18+, surface piercings: 18+
**We reserve the right to refuse service with minors and parents who do not have the proper id.
*Updated 8/1/24