Helix piercing with gem chain jewelry at Z-Edge Sarasota

Forms

Let’s get you ready

Everyone fills out a release form before a tattoo or piercing. Fill it out online before you come in to skip the paperwork at the counter.

Under 18? You also need a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian in front of a notary, before your visit.

  • 1Pick your studio
  • 2Open your release form
  • 3Under 18? Get the consent form notarized

Release forms

The release form covers your health info and your consent for the service. Each studio has its own, so use the one for the shop you’re visiting. The forms open in a new tab.

Gloved piercer opening a sterile single-use needle pack at a Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing setup tray

Release forms

Z-Edge North

2155 Siesta Dr, Sarasota

Fill this out online before your visit to North.

Tattoo release form Piercing release form
Piercer marking a client’s ear before a piercing at Z-Edge Gulf Gate

Release forms

Z-Edge Gulf Gate

2639 Mall Dr, Sarasota

Fill this out online before your visit to Gulf Gate.

Tattoo release form Piercing release form
Tattoo session in progress at Z-Edge Venice

Release forms

Z-Edge Venice

2190 S Tamiami Trail, Venice

Fill this out online before your visit to Venice.

Tattoo release form Piercing release form

Consent forms for minors

A parent or legal guardian signs this in front of a notary, in person, before the appointment. Bring the printed original with the notary stamp. We can’t accept digital notarizations. Each form covers one appointment and can’t be reused, and a notarized form you haven’t used yet is good for 1 year.

Gloved piercer performing a minor's piercing at Z-Edge

Printable PDF

Piercing consent form

Getting a piercing for someone under 18? Bring this form, signed by the parent or legal guardian and notarized before you arrive. Earlobes included.

Download piercing consent form Rules for minors (piercing)
Tattoo artist working on a client at Z-Edge

Printable PDF

Tattoo consent form

Getting a tattoo at 16 or 17? Bring this form, signed by the parent or legal guardian and notarized ahead of time. The parent or legal guardian must also come to the appointment.

Download tattoo consent form Rules for minors (tattoo)
Smiling client getting a forearm tattoo at Z-Edge Tattoo & Body Piercing

What to bring

Adults: a valid photo ID. Your artist or piercer checks it before you start.

Minor piercings

Find the minor’s age below. Bring everything on that list.

1Under 16

  • The parent or legal guardian must come to the appointment.
  • The parent or legal guardian brings a valid government photo ID.
  • The notarized consent form.
  • The minor does not need an ID.

2Age 16 or 17, with a parent or legal guardian present

  • The parent or legal guardian brings a valid government photo ID.
  • The notarized consent form.
  • The minor does not need an ID.

3Age 16 or 17, without a parent or legal guardian present

  • The minor brings their own valid government photo ID, like a passport, learner’s permit or driver’s license.
  • A copy of the parent or legal guardian’s ID.
  • The notarized consent form, signed by that same parent or legal guardian.
Blue watercolor lotus and script wrist tattoo

Minor tattoos

We tattoo 16 and 17 year olds only. We don’t tattoo anyone under 16.

✓Age 16 or 17

  • The parent or legal guardian must come to the appointment. The minor can’t come alone.
  • The parent or legal guardian brings a valid government photo ID.
  • The minor brings their own valid government photo ID showing they are 16 or 17.
  • The notarized tattoo consent form.

Good to know for every minor

  • Every minor needs a notarized consent form.
  • Only a parent or legal guardian can fill out the consent form.
  • Print the form. Get it notarized in person before you arrive.
  • We do not notarize forms at the shop.
  • We do not accept digital or online notarized forms. Bring the printed form.
  • Names must match on all documents.
  • School IDs and birth certificates are not accepted as the minor’s ID.
  • Each form covers one appointment. An unused notarized form is good for 1 year.
Need a notary? Banks, Amscot and UPS stores offer notary services. Call ahead to check they’re in. Full details are on our minor piercing page and minor tattoo page.

Ready to book

Once your forms are done, send us a request or call the studio.

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