TATTOO &
PIERCING STUDIOS
Every state sets a minimum age for tattoos and body piercings, and your health code likely requires you to check a government photo ID and keep a permanent client record. Kred reads the client's date of birth straight from the barcode for an instant, unambiguous age result — and captures accurate name, DOB, and address data for the consent form and your records.
The Challenges You Face
Every industry has unique pressures. Here's what tattoo & piercing studios deal with — and how Kred addresses each one.
Age Minimums Are Strict
18 is the baseline to be tattooed without parental involvement in every state, and some prohibit tattooing minors entirely. Tattooing an underage client can mean fines, license loss, and liability. Kred computes age from the barcode instantly — no squinting at a birthday under the counter light.
Fake & Borrowed IDs
Minors trying to get inked use borrowed or fake IDs. A convincing fake can pass a glance but not 60+ automated data checks. Kred flags altered, fabricated, and expired IDs before the needle comes out.
Mandatory Client Records
State health codes commonly require a permanent client record with the client's name, address, date of birth, signature, and the ID type verified. Kred reads that data directly from the ID, so your consent form and records are accurate and legible — not hand-copied.
Consent for Minors Varies
Where minors are allowed with a parent or guardian present, you have to verify both identities and document the consent. Kred authenticates each ID and captures the data your consent paperwork needs.
How Kred Helps
Every Kred device includes these features at no additional cost. No subscriptions, no per-scan fees.
Instant 18+ Age Check
Reads date of birth from the barcode for an unambiguous pass/fail — no mental math.
60+ Authenticity Checks
Flags altered or fabricated IDs a visual inspection at the counter misses.
Record-Ready Data
Captures name, address, and DOB for your permanent client record and consent form.
Expired ID Alerts
Instantly flags expired IDs so you never accept identification that no longer qualifies.
Under 1 Second
Fast enough for a busy front desk without slowing the appointment.
Offline & Encrypted
Works 100% offline with on-device AES-256 encryption — client data stays under your control.
60+
Validation Checks
<1 sec
Scan Time
$0
Monthly Fees
100%
Offline Capable
Common Questions
How old do you have to be to get a tattoo?
In the U.S., 18 is the baseline minimum age to be tattooed without parental involvement in every state. Some states allow a minor to be tattooed with a parent or guardian's written consent and presence, while others prohibit tattooing minors entirely regardless of consent. Piercing rules vary similarly. Kred reads the date of birth from the ID's barcode and gives an instant age result, but you should always apply your state's specific rule on minors and consent.
Do tattoo shops have to check and record ID?
In most states, yes. Health codes commonly require the studio to check a valid government-issued photo ID showing the client's photo and date of birth before the procedure, and to keep a permanent (or retrievable) client record that includes the client's name, address, DOB, signature, procedure details, and the ID verified. Kred reads name, address, and DOB directly from the barcode for an accurate record, and flags fake or expired IDs — retention periods and exact fields vary by state, so follow your local health code.
Can Kred catch a fake ID at a tattoo studio?
Kred analyzes the data encoded in the ID's PDF417 barcode against expected patterns and formats, running 60+ automated checks in under a second. While no tool guarantees detection of every fraudulent document, Kred reliably flags data inconsistencies that commonly indicate a fake or altered ID, and it flags expired IDs instantly — a documented layer of due diligence beyond a visual glance.
Confirm 18+ before the needle.
Kred starts at $599. One purchase. Every feature. No subscription. See why tattoo & piercing studios are switching to Kred.
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