Effective October 28, 2012– minors (children under 18) must have parental consent. The parent must be present and sign the New York State Department of Health consent form (DOH 5072) in the presence of the piercing specialist or the owner of the tattoo and piercing shop.
To download and print the consent form, please visit: http://www.health.ny.gov/forms/doh-5072
Remember, your parent needs to be with you to sign and give consent for any kind of piercing.