In Alabama, the legal age to get a tattoo is generally 18 years or older to consent to your own tattoo without parental approval

. Minors under 18 cannot legally get tattooed unless they are legally emancipated, and even then, proper legal documentation must be presented

. Some tattoo studios may have their own policies, but by state law, no one under 18 can get a tattoo without parental or legal guardian consent, and only a biological parent or legal guardian can provide such consent—not other relatives like siblings or grandparents

. There is conflicting information in some sources suggesting a minimum age of 16 or even 19, but the most authoritative and consistent legal requirement is 18 years old for self-consent, with parental consent required for minors, and strict ID verification enforced

. In summary:

• 18 years or older: Can get a tattoo with self-consent.
• Under 18: Cannot get a tattoo without parental/legal guardian consent and proper ID.
• Minors require biological parent or legal guardian consent only.

This aligns with Alabama Department of Public Health regulations and common tattoo studio policies in the state