Thurston County · Washington
Tattoo shops in Yelm, WA
Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
Yelm has 4 tattoo studios in our directory, including Dancing Needles Tattoo, Acropolis Tattoo & Body Piercing, and Ghost Dog Tattoo Studio. Thurston County has 35 licensed tattoo shops and 115 licensed tattoo artists (WA DOL, August 2026). That is about one listed studio for every 3,011 residents (population 12,043).
- Studios in Yelm
- 4
- In this directory
- Licensed shops, Thurston Co.
- 35
- WA DOL, August 2026
- Licensed artists, Thurston Co.
- 115
- WA DOL, August 2026
- Residents
- 12,043
- U.S. Census
All 4 studios in Yelm
More studios near Yelm
SMI Suites-By Appointment Only Multi Artist Tattoo Shop
Lacey, WA · 9.6 mi
8640 Martin Way E
Not confirmed open(971) 285-0860View"Col" Grover Collins Custom Tattoos and Artwork
Olympia, WA · 9.9 mi
7914 Martin Way E
(360) 915-6122View
Redpup Tattoo
Olympia, WA · 10 mi
Redpup Tattoo is a full-service tattoo and piercing studio at 7221 Martin Way E. The studio welcomes walk-ins.
Walk-insPiercing(360) 878-9382View
Sorry Mom Ink Tattoos and Piercings
Lacey, WA · 10 mi
Sorry Mom Ink is a tattoo studio in Lacey, Washington, with a flagship location on Freedom Lane that welcomes appointments and walk-ins. The studio describes its work as custom-designed and lists styles including illustrative realism, fine line, watercolor, American traditional, and black and grey.
Open dailyFine LineAmerican Traditional(360) 522-7740View
Lotus Tattoo
Lacey, WA · 11 mi
Lotus Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Lacey, Washington. It offers tattooing in styles including American traditional, Japanese, fine line, and ornamental, with custom work and flash available.
Fine LineAmerican TraditionalWalk-ins(360) 688-7361View
Nearby cities
- Lacey 7 studios · 10 mi
- Tumwater 6 studios · 13 mi
- Olympia 28 studios · 14 mi
- Spanaway 4 studios · 15 mi
- Lakewood 12 studios · 16 mi
- Eatonville 2 studios · 18 mi
- Graham 5 studios · 18 mi
- University Place 4 studios · 19 mi
Yelm tattoo FAQ
How many tattoo shops are in Yelm, WA?
We list 4 tattoo studios in Yelm, including Dancing Needles Tattoo, Acropolis Tattoo & Body Piercing, and Ghost Dog Tattoo Studio. Thurston County has 35 licensed tattoo shops and 115 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 Yelm?
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 Yelm studios to check a government photo ID.
How can I check that a Yelm 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.