How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in NYS?

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Can you still be 16 in NYS and get a tattoo with parental consent? 

Because I'm planning on getting one [my parent's say it is okay as long as I pass my AP course with a B or higher. I had a rough start to the year so we made that deal blah blah blah]

If I can't get one here, what other states can I go to? 
I just want to hear [see?] them so I can make a decision on whether or not I still want to wait until I am of "legal age" so it is less dangerous for me. 

Please and thank you very much :)

mzjavert · Accepted Answer

Eighteen. The below link has rules for all the states.

MusicLover · Answer

i live in NYC and the NYS law says that no one under the age of 18 can be tattooed it is illegal you can get a piercing with parental consent at 16 
there are some parlor that will tattoo a minor -17y/os with parental consent

FoxxyMomma · Answer

You have to be 18 to get a tattoo. The bright side, at least when you are 18 you don't have to worry about getting parent permission.

deeteddy · Answer

in nys you have to be atleast 18 with a partent concent if not 21. the tattoo artist will not go to jail for anyone under 18yrs old.

Maggie · Answer

I'm pretty sure 16 is ok with parental consent.  :)  If not, try New Jersey!

Anonymous · Answer

Old enough

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