Frequently asked questions
While there are plenty of answers here we understand we may have missed something. If you have more questions please email us at one of the following addresses depending on your needs.
General questions: shop@bluebirdinked.com
Louisa: louisa@bluebirdinked.com
Ashley: ashley@bluebirdinked.com
Whitley: whitley@bluebirdinked.com
If you have a more time sensitive question, please text the shop at 502.324.3371.
Please understand that we are a small staff who spends most of our days in gloves. We often cannot immediately respond to messages of any kind.
In the state of Kentucky, a minor over the age of 16 may be tattooed, but you must have a notarized letter stating parental/guardian consent. Please see below for more information.
Section 7. Tattooing of Minors.
(1) A person shall not perform any tattoo procedure on a minor without parental consent.
(2) A minor shall be at least sixteen (16) years old with custodial parent or legal guardian consent prior to tattooing.
(3) Consent shall be provided by a written notarized statement that contains an official seal or assigned identification of the notary.
(4) The notarized statement shall contain:
(a) The printed name of the custodial parent or legal guardian;
(b) The government issued photo identification number of the custodial parent or
legal guardian
(c) The address and phone number of the custodial parent or legal guardian;
(d) The printed name of the minor child;
(e) The date of birth of the minor child;
(f) The government issued photo identification number of the minor child, if
applicable;
(g) A statement that the custodial parent or legal guardian is fully aware of the
tattoo procedure and gives his or her consent for the procedure to be performed;
(h) The signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian; and
(i) The date of the signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian.
(5) The custodial parent or legal guardian, and minor client shall complete the attestation requirements of Section 8(3)(g) of this administrative regulation.


