UK tattoo consent form

Studio: [STUDIO NAME]
Council registration: [PREMISES REG NUMBER]
Date: ____________________
Artist: ____________________

This form documents your informed consent to the tattoo procedure described below. The studio retains it for at least the personal-injury limitation period under UK law (6+ years).

1. Client identity and age verification

Field	Detail
Full name
Date of birth
Address
Email
Phone
ID type checked	□ Passport □ Photocard driving licence □ PASS card □ Other: __________
ID number / reference
Artist's initials confirming ID check

Tattooing of Minors Act 1969: I confirm I am 18 years of age or over.
Signed: ____________________ Date: __________

2. Medical history

Please tick if relevant and provide detail in the notes column.

Condition	Y/N	Notes
Bleeding disorders (haemophilia, von Willebrand)
Currently taking anticoagulants (warfarin, DOACs, daily aspirin)
Active skin condition at the tattoo site
Diabetes
Severe allergies (latex, tattoo ink, anaesthetics, antiseptics)
Prior reaction to a tattoo or PMU procedure
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Recent surgery (last 6 months)
Currently on immunosuppressive treatment
Recent chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Any other relevant medical condition

Other medications I am taking: ____________________________________

I confirm the medical information above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

3. Capacity and voluntary consent

• I confirm I am not under the influence of alcohol or any substance impairing my judgement.
• I confirm I am making this decision freely, without external pressure.
• I confirm I have had the opportunity to ask questions and have had them answered.

4. Procedure description

Detail	Information
Design (verbal or reference attached)
Placement
Approximate size
Estimated session time
Estimated number of sessions
Agreed price	£
Deposit paid	£
Balance due	£

I have seen and approved the stencil on my skin in a mirror before tattooing began.
Signed: ____________________ Time stamp: __________

5. Risks and outcome acknowledgement

I understand that:

• Tattooing causes bleeding, swelling, scabbing, and itching as part of normal healing.
• There is a risk of infection if aftercare is not followed.
• There is a risk of allergic reaction to the ink, which may occur even with compliant inks and may appear weeks or years later.
• There is a risk of scarring, blowout, ink rejection, and fading over time.
• Tattoos are permanent; removal is partial, slow, expensive, and may leave scarring.
• The healed result may differ from the fresh appearance.

6. Aftercare acknowledgement

I confirm I have received and understood the studio's aftercare sheet covering:

• Dressing removal timing.
• Washing and moisturising routine.
• Avoidance of swimming, sauna, sun, and tight clothing during healing.
• When to seek medical advice for signs of infection.

I have a copy of the aftercare sheet and can contact the studio if I have questions.

7. Photography and data consent

(Separate consent, tick all that apply.)

• □ I consent to the studio taking and retaining clinical photographs of the procedure for record purposes.
• □ I consent to my tattoo being used in the studio's portfolio without my face or identifying features visible.
• □ I consent to my tattoo being shared on the studio's social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.).
• □ I consent to my tattoo being identifiable (face/identifying features visible) in photographs.

I understand I can withdraw photography consent at any time by contacting the studio in writing.

8. Data protection (UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018)

The studio processes this consent form under UK GDPR Article 9(2)(a) (explicit consent) for the purpose of safely performing the tattoo procedure and meeting regulatory and record-keeping duties.

• The studio retains this form for at least 6 years post-procedure.
• Records are stored securely with restricted staff access.
• I have rights to access, rectification, erasure (within legal limits), and to complain to the ICO.

The studio's privacy notice is available at: ____________________

9. Signatures

Client signature: ____________________
Print name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Time: ____________________

Artist signature (confirming ID check and consent discussion): ____________________
Print name: ____________________
Date: ____________________

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Adaptation notes for studios: review with your insurer and adjust to your specific procedures and consent requirements. Add separate addenda for intimate work, PMU, paramedical, and SMP. Update annually or when relevant law changes.