Whatcom County · Washington
Tattoo shops in Ferndale, WA
Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
Ferndale has 5 tattoo studios in our directory, including Empress Tattoo, Recovery Ink Tattoo Shop, and Victory Tattoo. Whatcom County has 22 licensed tattoo shops and 80 licensed tattoo artists (WA DOL, August 2026). That is about one listed studio for every 3,512 residents (population 17,559). The directory also lists 4 tattoo artists working at Ferndale studios.
- Studios in Ferndale
- 5
- In this directory
- Artists at Ferndale studios
- 4
- From studio websites
- Licensed shops, Whatcom Co.
- 22
- WA DOL, August 2026
- Licensed artists, Whatcom Co.
- 80
- WA DOL, August 2026
- Residents
- 17,559
- U.S. Census
All 5 studios in Ferndale
Artists
Tattoo artists in Ferndale
4 artists work at Ferndale studios in the directory. Each profile comes from the studio’s own website and links back to it.
Names, roles, styles and photos come from each studio’s own website, and every profile links to its source. Professional information only. How artist profiles work
More studios near Ferndale
Ink Drop Tattoo Shop
Bellingham, WA · 6.0 mi
Ink Drop Tattoo Shop is a tattoo shop in Bellingham, Washington. The site says the shop is operating by appointment only and asks customers to schedule a consultation.
(360) 383-6874View.png&w=3840&q=75)
Coastal Tattoo
Bellingham, WA · 7.8 mi
2522 Meridian St
Fine LineAmerican Traditional(360) 305-1980View
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Ferndale tattoo FAQ
How many tattoo shops are in Ferndale, WA?
We list 5 tattoo studios in Ferndale, including Empress Tattoo, Recovery Ink Tattoo Shop, and Victory Tattoo. Whatcom County has 22 licensed tattoo shops and 80 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 Ferndale?
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 Ferndale studios to check a government photo ID.
How can I check that a Ferndale 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.