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Piercing Age Requirements

How old do I need to be to have a piercing?

State	If you are under 16	If you are over 16 but under 18	Over 18
Western Australia-rest of the body*	Need ID and parental permission and one parent must come with you with their ID	Need ID and parental permission and one parent must come with you with ID	✔
Western Australia- any part of the ear	Need ID and parental permission and one parent must come with you with their ID	✔	✔
South Australia*	Need ID and parental permission and one parent must come with you with their ID	✔	✔
Victoria*	Need ID and parental permission and one parent must come with you with their ID	✔	✔
New South Wales*	Need ID and parental permission and one parent must come with you with their ID	✔	✔
Queensland*	✔	✔	✔

Symbols guide:

✔= you can book an appointment and have the service done with no parental consent, but your I.D. is still needed

*In all states, genitalia (including nipples) must be a strict 18 years of age and identification must be provided.

Please note: In NSW (Nipples Only), can be pierced at the age of 16.

Bring the form with you to one of our salons noting that:

If you are under 16 (18 in WA), you need to bring in the form with photo ID.

A parent (with photo ID) must also accompany you to one of our salons.

If you are over 16 (18 in WA) you need to bring in the form with photo ID.

No parent necessary.