Minimum age for a tattoo in Virginia
Virginia law bars tattooing a person under 18 for hire or consideration, except in the presence of the person's parent or guardian or when done by licensed medical personnel. Source: Va. Code 18.2-371.3.
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- Minimum age
- Under 18
- Parental consent
- Allowed in the presence of the parent or guardian. The text does not mention written or notarized consent.
- Citation
- Va. Code 18.2-371.3
- Penalty for the person who tattoos
- Class 1 misdemeanor
- Source
- Virginia General Assembly, Code of Virginia, read November 5, 2026.
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