Minnesota tattoo waiver requirements
Here we cover what tattoo studios must keep on record according to the Minnesota Department of Health to stay compliant.
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Tattoo waiver requirements in Minnesota
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Statutes §146B.07, your waiver records must include the following:
Client information
The client’s full legal name, date of birth, current address, verification using a government-issued ID, the client’s signature confirming the information is accurate, and the date signed.
Health disclosure
A completed health questionnaire documenting relevant medical conditions that may affect the procedure or healing, including diabetes, bleeding disorders, skin diseases or sensitivities, seizure or fainting conditions, use of blood thinners, and any other relevant conditions.
Authorization to decline service
A statement acknowledging the technician may decline service if a disclosed condition creates a health or safety risk.
Informed consent
A signed consent confirming the client understands the procedure, including acknowledgment that tattoos are permanent and removal may cause scarring.
Procedure details
The procedure date, a description or design of the tattoo, the name of the tattoo artist or technician, and the technician’s license number.
Aftercare instructions
A statement confirming the client received verbal and written aftercare instructions, understands normal healing versus signs of infection, and knows when to seek medical attention, with client signature or initials acknowledging receipt.
Record retention
All client records must be retained for at least three years and made available for inspection to the department of health when requested.
Source
Minnesota tattoo waiver and recordkeeping requirements are defined under the Minnesota Department of Health Statutes §146B.07.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can tattoo studios use digital waivers instead of paper forms in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota makes tattooing a person under 18 a gross misdemeanor, and it applies even if a parent or legal guardian consents.
Can tattoo studios use digital waivers instead of paper forms in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota regulations do not prohibit digital waivers, as long as all required information is collected, signatures are captured, records are securely stored, and the records can be produced for inspection when requested.
Can a Minnesota artist refuse to tattoo someone who will not complete the health disclosure form?
Yes. Minnesota’s disclosure and authorization form must be completed and signed. If the client does not complete or sign it, the technician must not perform the procedure.
Can a Minnesota tattoo artist administer numbing injections?
No. Minnesota states that no technician shall administer anesthetic injections or other medications.
What happens if a studio learns about a possible infection or bloodborne exposure?
If a tattoo studio receives a report of a potential bloodborne pathogen transmission, the operator must immediately notify the Minnesota Department of Health and the appropriate local health authority, as required under state law.
Must the tattoo artist’s license information be included in the client record?
Yes. Minnesota requires that client records include the name of the technician and their license number for each procedure performed.
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