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In Illinois: Can my 22 year old brother take me (16yrs old) to get a tattoo?
I want to get a tattoo, but my parents are lame and won't take me. Is it legal to have my 22 year old brother sign for me?
9 Answers
- tatt_brattLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
None of these are right, sorry...unless you know state laws, don't give advice. Even your parents cannot sign for you in an Illinois shop - it is 18 or older or nothing. I LOVE that law!!!
Source(s): artist and studio owner - ~Les~Lv 61 decade ago
No, your brother can not legally take you to get a tattoo as minor. Even if it is legal for minors to get tattooed in Illinios, you MUST have a legal guardian, not just someone old enough. You, your brother, and the shop could face serious charges under the law.
-I know that most states don't allow parental consent, including mine. That is why I said even if it is legal for minors because it most likely isn't and I didn't know for sure about that state. Besides, it's only two more years, you will mature, grow and get to know yourself so much better that you will be glad you didn't get something now.
- 1 decade ago
I wouldn't think so, In most all states it has to be a parent or legal guardian and they have to see a picture ID from both people, And Or Birth certificate or proof of custody, So Unless your brother is your legal guardian and has proof that he is, Then you're going to have to wait, I know it sucks, But Wait it out and go to a professional, You would be allot happier that you waited because you will prolly change your mind on what you want at least 3 or 4 more times,
Source(s): longterm girlfriend of a tattoo artist owner of 13 tattoos - 5 years ago
Your step-son is clearly abusing your daughter, and you side with him instead of your children. Instead of going after the abuser who chose to continue his behavior after being warned, you're choosing to kick your daughter out. This is after you admit that he's the one to blame. You may have had a difficult relationship with your children after the divorce and re-marriage , but that is no defense for what you're planning to do. You seem to resent that she loves her father - is that playing into this decision as well? If you ship her off, be ready to say goodbye for a very long time, even for good. It may be a good change for her not to be in a home where she is so resented she's being blamed for the abuse. Have you thought about getting your family into counseling so you can work out the issues? You, your husband and your step-son are prime candidates. No one will look favorably on a situation where he's actively allowed to abuse his sister while the parents look the other way.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
No. He is not your parent or legal guardian. Almost everything that requires permission if you are not over 18, that permission must be from your legal guardian.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
no, because he is not your guardian...anyways, in some tattoo parlors, you wont need your parents permission/signature to get a tattoo
- 1 decade ago
nope.
he has to be your legal guardian.
if your parents say you can get one and give him permission to take you im sire you can get away with it.
Source(s): i work at a tattoo/piercing place, and have had 3 tattos sine i was 14 (15 now) all done professinally with permission from my friends older brother - Anonymous1 decade ago
nope. unless he is your guardian, he has no influence. if you want it done legally of course.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
NOT Realy