Grays Harbor County · Washington
Tattoo shops in Elma, WA
Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
Elma has 3 tattoo studios in our directory, including Ghost Town Tattoo Elma, Jigawatt tattoo, and Convict Ink. Grays Harbor County has 6 licensed tattoo shops and 19 licensed tattoo artists (WA DOL, August 2026). That is about one listed studio for every 1,178 residents (population 3,534).
- Studios in Elma
- 3
- In this directory
- Licensed shops, Grays Harbor Co.
- 6
- WA DOL, August 2026
- Licensed artists, Grays Harbor Co.
- 19
- WA DOL, August 2026
- Residents
- 3,534
- U.S. Census
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Elma tattoo FAQ
How many tattoo shops are in Elma, WA?
We list 3 tattoo studios in Elma, including Ghost Town Tattoo Elma, Jigawatt tattoo, and Convict Ink. Grays Harbor County has 6 licensed tattoo shops and 19 licensed tattoo artists, according to Washington State Department of Licensing data for August 2026.
How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in Elma?
18. Washington law (RCW 26.28.085) makes it a misdemeanor to tattoo anyone under 18, and parental consent does not create an exception. Expect Elma studios to check a government photo ID.
How can I check that a Elma tattoo artist is licensed?
Washington's Department of Licensing licenses tattoo artists, shops, mobile units and event locations under RCW 18.300. Search the artist's or shop's name in the DOL license lookup before you book, and look for the license posted in the studio.