how old can you be to get a tattoo with parental permission
And in Tennessee, a 16-year old can get a tattoo with written parental permission, but only to cover up another tattoo. For more information on piercing and tattoo laws in all 50 states, you can link to the following web site: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/bodyart.htm.hen it comes to youth regulations in other states, Missouri also requires written parental permission for minors under 18, but not a notary's signature. In Illinois, you have to be at least 21 to get a tattoo.