Under 18 and want a tattoo in Reno?

Check eligibility first

Read our age, legal guardian, and ID requirements before choosing a date.

Confirm documents together before coming in

Tell us your age and that your legal guardian will accompany you. Confirm the paperwork before either of you takes time off:

• Which forms of ID can your guardian bring?
• What identification do you need to bring for yourself?
• What documents are needed to establish guardianship?

Describe the design, size, and placement too. Meeting the age requirement does not tell the artist whether that particular tattoo is workable. Ask whether a consultation or appointment is needed.

A useful way to start the call: “I'm 17 and my legal guardian will come with me. I want a lettering tattoo on my upper arm. What documents do we each need, and should we arrange a consultation?” This is an example, not approval of a design or placement.

Do not book while you are still undecided

If you are choosing between designs or unsure about placement, say so. You do not need to get tattooed because friends are doing it or because you have reached the minimum age. Waiting is an option.

Talk through the actual design and placement with your guardian before booking. Make sure you can explain what you want yourself, rather than having someone else choose for you. Read the deposit policy before paying.

For legal guardians

Agree on a budget and who will pay before arranging the visit. Ask the artist about the expected appointment length so you can plan your time.

Discuss the actual wording or image and where it will go, not just permission for “a tattoo.” If you and the client are picturing different things, resolve that before asking the artist to draw it.