In most cases the license means that the studio meets minimum requirements and has passed some sort of inspection. To find out if your area has established standards and inspections, call your local Health Department. If the studio is illegally unlicensed do take the time to report them. Chances are they are not performing safe, hygienic piercings and could be endangering the health of piercees in your region. Check to see the studio s age requirements.
Many states have laws regarding the minimum age for piercing minors with parental consent.
Even if the law allows it, many piercers feel certain piercings are not appropriate for minors. If the studio is more interested in making money than upholding sound morals and ethics use your judgment. Please understand the studio s right to enforce its own age limitations. Ask if you can watch them set-up for a piercing. Even better is to ask to observe a piercing being done.