Minimum age for a tattoo in Montana
Montana makes it an offense to tattoo a child without the explicit in-person consent of the child's parent or guardian; the criminal code defines a child as under 18 unless another age is specified. Source: Mont. Code Ann. 45-5-623(1)(g) and 45-2-101.
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- Minimum age
- Under 18 (a child)
- Parental consent
- Allowed with the explicit in-person consent of the child's parent or guardian; failing to verify the parent's identity is not an excuse.
- Citation
- Mont. Code Ann. 45-5-623(1)(g) and 45-2-101
- Penalty for the person who tattoos
- Fine of up to $500, or up to 6 months in county jail, or both (first offense)
- Source
- Montana Legislature, Montana Code Annotated, read November 5, 2026.
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