ID Requirements

IMPORTANT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

 

Due to WA state laws we have strict age limits and require Photo ID from EVERYONE who wants to be pierced.  IF YOUR ID IS OUT OF DATE IT CANNOT BE USED.

Please note we DO NOT pierce infants, but will pierce most children ages 6 and over who are willing and able to give verbal consent on the day and during the piercing process

If consent is required for a piercing – the person giving consent MUST be present at the appointment.

Only a parent or legal guardian can provide consent and they must have the required documentation.

For a child piercing, or for a minor (under 18 yrs old) to be pierced, we need to see

ID for the CHILD/MINOR

AND ID for the CONSENTING ADULT (Parent or legal guardian)

AND a birth certificate or medicare card which has both of your names on it.

VALID ID for a child under 12

Birth Certificate

passport

 

Other valid forms of ID include

Drivers licence/learners permit

Proof of age card

Passport

Student ID with a photo and date of birth on it

Working with children card

 

Ear lobes – Under 16s must have parental consent.  Ages over 16 but under 18 can have earlobes pierced without parental consent, but not any other ear piercing (eg: helix, rook, daith, tragus, industrial)

 

Helix, rook, tragus, conch, forward helix – Age 16 and over, If you are under 18 you must also have parental consent.

 

Eyebrow, lip, smiley, webbing and tongue – Age 16 and over.  If you are under 18 you must also have parental consent.

 

Septum, nose, ashley/vertical labret, Belly/Navel- Age 16 and over. If you are under 18 you must also have parental consent.

 

Nipple, bridge, daith, industrial, philtrum, microdermal Anchor, intimate piercing – Age 18 and over only.

 

 

Our procedure is in accordance with WA Child protection law

https://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/ChildProtection/Pages/BodyPiercingOfYoungPeople.aspx#:~:text=Section104A%20Children%20and%20Community%20Services,and%20imprisoned%20for%2018%20months.

 

 

WE CANNOT PIERCE ANYONE  WHO IS UNWELL OR DISPLAYING SYMPTOMS.  DO NOT come for your appointment if you are not feeling well or have onset symptoms of an infection (coughing, sneezing etc) on the day of your appointment, please call us to re-book.  

 

PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY TO COMPLETE YOUR CONSENT FORM

 

IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 5 MINUTES LATE  for your appointment you may have an additional waiting time to see the piercer (especially during busy periods) thanks for your understanding.