Documentation Requirements for Minors

We Pierce Children Ages 4 and Up

To ensure a smooth and state compliant piercing experience for minors, we are required to verify both proof of age and proof of relationship between the child and the parent or legal guardian present. Please review the documentation requirements below to make sure you bring everything needed.

For Earlobe Piercings (Ages 4 and Up)

The state requires all of the following:

  1. Proof of the child’s age (choose one):

    • Child’s birth certificate

    • Child’s state ID

    • Passport (for the child)

  2. Proof of the parent-child relationship (choose one):

    • Child’s birth certificate paired with parent’s ID

    • Two state IDs with matching last names and home address

    • Passport (for the child) paired with parent’s state ID (with matching last names)

Examples of acceptable documentation:

  • Child’s birth certificate and parent’s state ID

  • State IDs for both child and parent with matching last names and address

  • Child’s passport and parent’s state ID with matching last names

For All Other Piercings

The state requires all three:

  1. Photo ID for the child (choose one):

    • School ID

    • State ID

    • Passport

    • Yearbook photo

  2. Proof of the child’s age (choose one):

    • Child’s birth certificate

    • Child’s state ID

    • Passport (for the child)

  3. Proof of the parent-child relationship (choose one):

    • State IDs for both parent and child with matching last names and address

    • School ID and child’s birth certificate paired with parent’s state ID

    • Yearbook photo and child’s birth certificate paired with parent’s state ID

    • Passport for child paired with parent’s state ID (with matching last names)

Examples of acceptable documentation:

  • State ID for both parent and child with matching last names and address

  • School ID and child’s birth certificate paired with parent’s state ID

  • Yearbook and child’s birth certificate paired with parent’s state ID

  • Child’s passport and parent’s state ID with matching last names

Unsure About Your Documents?

If you’re unsure whether you have the correct documents to satisfy state requirements, feel free to call or text us at (269) 598-5003. Please note that we are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and during our open hours, we may be unable to answer the phone if we’re busy assisting other clients.

Age and Piercing Restrictions

  • We do not perform any tongue, nipple, or genital piercings on minors under any circumstances.

  • For all other piercings, the age requirement is at the discretion of the piercer based on the individual situation.