Minimum age for a tattoo in West Virginia
West Virginia law defines a minor as a person under 18 and requires prior written consent from one parent or guardian for tattooing of minors. Source: W. Va. Code 16-38-1 and 16-38-3.
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- Minimum age
- Under 18
- Parental consent
- Allowed with prior written consent from one parent or guardian; the studio keeps it on file for five years.
- Citation
- W. Va. Code 16-38-1 and 16-38-3
- Source
- West Virginia Legislature, West Virginia Code, read November 5, 2026.
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