FAQ

  • Yes! Our shop minimum ranges from $100-$150 depending on the location of the tattoo.

  • No, District Tattoo Co. only offers tattoos.

  • Yes! Our shop accepts walk-in tattoos and appointments. Walk-ins are on a first come, first serve basis. Every Friday/Saturday/Sunday we exclusively take walk-ins from 11am-6pm. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday walk-in availability depends on previously booked appointments. We will update our Instagram stories daily with walk-in availability, but you can always call or stop by the shop if you have any questions.

  • Walk-in tattoos are generally predawn designs or or ideas that require minimal drawing time and can be tattooed in an hour or less. If your idea requires extensive drawing time, we can setup and appointment to get tattooed at a future date and time. Walk-ins are always on a first come, first serve basis. To have the best chance of getting tattooed the same day, it is recommended to arrive early. Availability all depends on on previously booked appointments and whoever shows up before you to get tattooed. We cannot always guarantee walk-in time, but feel free to call ahead to find out current wait times.

  • Appointments are typically required for tattoo ideas that require ample drawing time. To setup an appointment, check out our artists portfolios to see who you would like to work with. Once you have picked an artist you can fill out a booking form in our BOOKING section. You can also stop by the shop anytime to consult and book an appointment in person.

  • Yes! Like most places, we have a few shop rules.

    No phone calls are allowed in the shop.

    Please keep your voice at a reasonable level, it can easily get very loud in the shop.

    No-one under 18 is allowed in the shop.

    No animals are allowed in the shop.

    If you are under the influence of drugs alcohol, you are not allowed in the shop.

  • Yes! If you would like to consult with a specific artist please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you aren’t sure who you would like to work with then please stop by the shop during normal business hours for a consultation.

  • Each of our artists are well rounded in multiple styles of tattooing. Some of these styles include: small walk-ins, fine line, traditional, black and grey, illustrative, geometric, dot work, tribal, Japanese, and abstract.

  • Yes! we have custom tattoo flash on the walls in the shop, as well as books full of line drawings to look through and pick.

  • Our artists accept cash, ApplePay, and all major credit cards.

  • Yes! All of our artists are licensed to tattoo in Washington DC through DCRA.

  • No. Due to DC Health Department regulations, only the person getting tattooed is allowed in the work area.

  • No. We are currently not looking for any tattoo apprentices.