Tattoo consent records in Washoe County, Nevada

Washoe County

Last reviewed 2026-11-05

Who inspects you

Northern Nevada Public Health (formerly Washoe County Health District), Environmental Health: invasive body decoration establishments · Washoe County (Reno, Sparks)
The health district's own 2017 regulations are the rule here: a permit renewed every year, a client release form kept 2 years with a copy of the client's photo ID (and the parent's or guardian's for a minor), and every artist at least 18. The source

Nevada’s rules

Tattoo: minors with conditions
Piercing: minors with conditions
Keep each record: 2 years
Who regulates: county or city, Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Environmental Health Section

Washoe County follows Nevada’s form, and adds its own rule, above.

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