Most places in Pennsylvania won't touch anything but your earlobes if you are under 16. Personally, at the shop that I work at, I don't touch anyone that is under 16 and does not have their parent with them. Of course proper identification is required but with that said, I do know of a couple shops in Pennsylvania that will not touch you until you are 18.
But anyways, as long as you are at least 16 and have your parent and/or guardian with you with all the proper id's and such, you should be able to get it done.
If you are still unsure or did not get the answer you wanted. You should try calling around to local shops and asking what their policy is.
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Body Piercing facilities are inspected by the local health protection and inspection office and are licensed by the local city hall business licensing department. Listed in the yellow pages under heading of "Body Piercing" and or "Tattoos". All Body Piercing and Tattoo studios have age limits set by the licensing agency so age limits can vary from town to town and city to city. Prices for piercings can also vary from shop to shop as well as the requirements for parental consent. Your best bet is to call your local city hall business licensing office and ask about age requirements for your area. Then call the local studios listed and ask about shop policies and prices.
You have to be 18 to get it done without a parent or guardian. If you're under 18, you can get your ears pierced at any age as long as a parent or guardian accompanies you.