Hummingbird Piercing follows California law and best practices for age and ID requirements for body piercings. Whether you’re a teen, a parent of a minor, or an adult booking your next piece, here’s everything you need to know before your appointment.

FAQ

    • Children’s Earlobes: Minimum age is 8 years old. (Infant earlobe piercings are not regularly offered—please contact us for inquiries.)

    • Surface, Nipple, and Genital Piercings: Restricted to 18+ only.

    • Tongue Piercings: Reserved for 16+ clients.

    • Cheek Piercings: 18+

    • All Other Piercings: Minimum age is 14 years old.

  • We comply with all California state and county laws requiring proper identification.

    • Valid Photo ID: A government-issued photo ID (e.g., passport, entry card, driver’s license) is required for all clients.

    • Military IDs: Cannot be used as identification due to federal law. Photos or photocopies of military IDs are also prohibited.

  • Clients under 18 may receive piercings with a parent or legal guardian present and appropriate documentation:

    For Minors (8–13 Years Old):

    • Birth Certificate

    For Minors (14+):

    • Birth Certificate AND

    • Valid Photo ID (state ID, driver’s license, passport, or entry card, school ID).

    Legal Guardians:
    If signing for a minor as a legal guardian, you must provide:

    • Custodial agreement, affidavit, or guardianship paperwork.