Consents & releases 2 signers 2 pages 15 blanks to fill in

Tattoo and Piercing Consent Form

ID checked, health questions answered, design approved, aftercare explained — get it all signed before the needle comes out.

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What is a tattoo and piercing consent?

Every tattoo and piercing studio needs a signed consent from each client: a record that they are old enough, that they have disclosed health conditions that matter, that they approved the design and placement, and that they understood the risks and the aftercare. Many local licensing rules expect you to keep these records.

This form records the studio, the artist and any licence number; the client's name, date of birth and the ID you checked; the service, design, placement, jewellery and price. The client confirms they've approved the stencil or placement, are an adult of the required age, and declares relevant health conditions. It explains the risks fairly, sets out your aftercare instructions and touch-up policy, covers record photos, and does not try to exclude liability for your own negligence. The client initials every page.

Best for
Tattoo studios, piercing studios, guest artists
Signed by
The client (with initials on each page) and the artist
Records
ID check, health declaration, design approval, aftercare
Clients
Adults — local rules for minors vary
Length
2 pages

When to use a tattoo and piercing consent

  • A new tattoo from a custom design
  • An ear, nose or body piercing
  • A cover-up or rework of an older tattoo
  • A guest spot or convention booking
  • Walk-in flash tattoos

What you fill in

15 blanks, then the name and email of each person who signs: client, artist or piercer.

1 The studio

  • Studio name*
  • Artist or piercer's name*
  • Studio licence or registration number

2 The client

  • Client's full name*
  • Client's date of birth*
  • Photo ID checked*

3 The work

  • Date of the work*
  • Service* Tattoo · Piercing · Tattoo cover-up or rework
  • Design or piercing*
  • Placement on the body*
  • Jewellery (piercing only)
  • Price

4 Health

  • Health points the client has disclosed

5 Aftercare

  • Aftercare instructions*
  • Touch-up policy

6 Who signs

  • Client signature and date, initials on every page · The adult being tattooed or pierced. Rules on minors and parental consent vary by place — this form is for adult clients.
  • Artist or piercer signature and date, job title, initials on every page

What the tattoo and piercing consent covers

  1. The work
  2. Age and identity
  3. Health
  4. Risks
  5. Aftercare
  6. Photos
  7. Responsibility

Using the tattoo and piercing consent, step by step

1 Studio and artist

Your studio name fills in from your account. Add the artist or piercer and, if you're licensed, your licence number.

2 Check ID and age

Enter the client's name and date of birth, and record the ID you checked. Check the minimum age for the work where you are.

3 Describe the work

Choose tattoo, piercing or cover-up, and describe the design, placement, jewellery and price. The client confirms they approved the final stencil or mark.

4 Aftercare and signing

Edit the default aftercare to match your own instructions and add your touch-up policy. Send it to the client's phone at the counter or before the appointment; they sign and initial, you countersign, and the record is kept in your FileIt vault.

Tips before you send it

  • Send the form before the appointment so the client can read it calmly, then confirm the health answers in person.
  • Keep consent records for as long as your licensing rules require.
  • Give the client a written or printed copy of the aftercare as well as the signed form.
  • If the client discloses a condition you're unsure about, pause and suggest they check with a doctor.

Sign it online in minutes

  1. Fill in the blanks. Names, dates and amounts go straight into the agreement — the preview shows exactly where.
  2. Name who signs. Tick “This is me” for your own part. FileIt builds the PDF with every signature, date and initials box on the right line, and you can check or move anything before sending.
  3. Send it. Each signer gets a secure link and signs from any device — no account needed. The signed PDF, with an audit trail and a Certificate of Completion, is filed in your vault and emailed to everyone.
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Tattoo and piercing consent: frequently asked questions

Can I use this for a client under 18?

This form is written for adult clients. Whether minors can be tattooed or pierced at all, and with what parental consent, depends on local law — check your local rules and adapt your process.

Does the client waive all claims?

No. The client accepts the inherent risks described, but the form says it does not limit your responsibility for your own negligence or rights that can't be excluded by law.

Why initials on every page?

Initials show the client saw each page, including the health declaration and the risks. FileIt places an initials box in the footer of every page.

Can clients sign on a tablet in the studio?

Yes. Send the envelope and the client can sign on a phone or tablet. FileIt keeps an audit trail and a Certificate of Completion with the signed PDF.

Can I change the risks or health questions?

The health declaration and risk wording are fixed; you fill in the work, health notes, aftercare and touch-up policy. For different wording, upload your own form to FileIt eSignature.

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