Can my 16-year-old son get a tattoo and pierce his ear in New Hampshire?

Full question:

My 16 year old son wants to do tattoo to get a new style and wants to pierce his ear too. Can he do it? Whether there is any law in New Hampshire regarding this?

  • Category: Minors
  • Subcategory: Body Art
  • Date:
  • State: New Hampshire

Answer:

In New Hampshire, tattooing anyone under the age of eighteen is not allowed. For body piercing, a minor can get pierced only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. The law requires that the parent or guardian must be present when the piercing is done. They must also provide proof of their relationship and sign a document stating they are the parent or guardian of the minor receiving the piercing. This consent must specify the location of the piercing. Additionally, records of the piercing must be kept for at least seven years.

(RSA 314-A:8)

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FAQs

In New Hampshire, it's illegal for anyone under 18 to get a tattoo, regardless of parental consent. Therefore, you cannot allow your 16-year-old son to get a tattoo. It's important to consider the permanence of tattoos and discuss the implications with your child.