Pierce County · Washington
Tattoo shops in University Place, WA
Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
University Place has 4 tattoo studios in our directory, including Golden Reflection gallery, Diamond Tattoo, and Narrows Tattoo. Pierce County has 72 licensed tattoo shops and 241 licensed tattoo artists (WA DOL, August 2026). That is about one listed studio for every 8,870 residents (population 35,479). The directory also lists 3 tattoo artists working at University Place studios.
- Studios in University Place
- 4
- In this directory
- Artists at University Place studios
- 3
- From studio websites
- Licensed shops, Pierce Co.
- 72
- WA DOL, August 2026
- Licensed artists, Pierce Co.
- 241
- WA DOL, August 2026
- Residents
- 35,479
- U.S. Census
All 4 studios in University Place
Artists
Tattoo artists in University Place
3 artists work at University Place studios in the directory. Each profile comes from the studio’s own website and links back to it.
Julia Lynn
Owner and tattoo artist at Golden Reflection gallery
University Place, WA
- Neo-Traditional
- Illustrative
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 University Place
Tattoo Asylum
Tacoma, WA · 3.0 mi
Tattoo Asylum is a tattoo studio with artists who specialize in several tattoo styles. One artist seeks clients interested in creating custom, one-of-a-kind pieces.
American TraditionalNeo-Traditional(253) 503-1058View
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University Place tattoo FAQ
How many tattoo shops are in University Place, WA?
We list 4 tattoo studios in University Place, including Golden Reflection gallery, Diamond Tattoo, and Narrows Tattoo. Pierce County has 72 licensed tattoo shops and 241 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 University Place?
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 University Place studios to check a government photo ID.
How can I check that a University Place 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.