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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in North Dakota

32 of the 118 tattoo shops we track in North Dakota have custom design work. Full listings for every city are on the North Dakota page.

32studios
9cities
118studios statewide

Map search doesn't separate shops that only tattoo pre-made flash sheets from shops that build a one-of-a-kind piece around your idea — that distinction isn't a searchable field, it's buried in a portfolio you have to dig for. Every shop listed here has custom design work confirmed from its own website or portfolio, not guessed from star ratings.

Fargo 14

  1. Dead Rockstar

    3401 Interstate Blvd S, Fargo, ND 58103-2213

    Tue-Sat, hours vary

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Fargo

  2. Dead Rockstar

    4501 15th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

    Tue-Sat, hours vary

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Fargo

  3. Dakota Dream Tattoos

    1206 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-1747

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  4. No Coast Tattoo

    515 3rd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4813

    Mon 10am-2pm, Tue 10am-6pm, Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Fargo

  5. The Bee's Nest Tattoo And Art Studio

    14 8th St S, Fargo, ND 58103

    By appointment only

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  6. The Bee's Nest Tattoo and Art Studio

    901 9th St S, Fargo, ND 58103-3145

    By appointment only

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  7. The Inked Huntress Tattoo Studio

    1010 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103-1774

    Tue-Sat 9am-5pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  8. Mackenzie Sanders Tattoos

    901 9th St S, Fargo, ND 58103-3145

    By appointment only

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  9. Fever Dream Tattoo

    1129 5th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-1725

    By appointment only

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  10. 46 and 2 Tattoo

    1320 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4202

    Wed-Sat 10am-5pm

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  11. Lucky Rabbit Studios

    670 4th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4786

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  12. Tailwind Tattoo

    3330 Fiechtner Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103-2321

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  13. Tailwind Tattoo

    3481 University Dr S Ste 103, Fargo, ND 58104

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Fargo

  14. Amarok Tattoo Studio

    10 8th St N, Fargo, ND 58102-4538

    Tue-Sat 10am-6pm

    Custom design
    Call Website All Fargo

Bismarck 5

  1. Dead Rockstar

    809 W Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503-0964

    Tue-Sat, hours vary

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Bismarck

  2. Alchemist Tattoo and Body Piercing

    523 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501-4407

    Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Bismarck

  3. Resurrection Tattoo Ink

    913 Burlington Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504-9521

    Mon 1pm-10pm, Tue-Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Bismarck

  4. Inknetic Studio

    714 E Bowen Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504-5626

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Bismarck

  5. Tattoos By Lea

    2523 Railroad Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501-5072

    Mon-Fri 9am-6pm

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Bismarck

Dickinson 3

  1. In the Flesh

    225 Villard St E, Dickinson, ND 58601-5248

    Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00 p.m.

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Dickinson

  2. Body Temple Tattoo Nd

    11 2nd Ave E, Dickinson, ND 58601-5213

    Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Dickinson

  3. The Empty Canvas Tattoo

    30 7th St W, Dickinson, ND 58601-4335

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Dickinson

Minot 3

  1. 2D Ink

    23 2nd Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701-3906

    Tue-Sat 10am-7pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Minot

  2. Psychward Tattoo

    1500 S Broadway, Minot, ND 58701-5935

    Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, Piercings Thu-Sat only

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Minot

  3. Magic City Tattoo

    1524 S Broadway, Minot, ND 58701-5979

    Tue-Sat 1-7pm

    Custom design
    Call Website All Minot

Grand Forks 2

  1. The Darkside Tattoo

    1604 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-6334

    Tue-Sat 11am-7pm

    PiercingCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Grand Forks

  2. Branded Man Tattoo

    1003 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4342

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website All Grand Forks

Mandan 2

  1. Doll's Studios Tattoo & Piercing

    3001 Memorial Hwy SE, Mandan, ND 58554-4601

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Mandan

  2. Benevolent Tattoo

    3206 Memorial Hwy SE, Mandan, ND 58554-4641

    Tue-Sat 11am-6pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Mandan

Jamestown 1

  1. Inkspired Tattoo Studio

    115 4th Ave SE, Jamestown, ND 58401-4268

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Jamestown

Watford City 1

  1. Soulful Ink Studios

    710 Main St N, Watford City, ND 58854-7352

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Watford City

Williston 1

  1. Body Temple Tattoo

    114 Main St, Williston, ND 58801-6019

    Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Williston
Bring reference images, not just a description. Real custom work usually goes through at least one revision round before the appointment, and most shops charge a separate design fee or deposit that's applied to the final tattoo cost — expect that upfront, not as a surprise at checkout.

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Good to know

How much does a custom tattoo design cost?

Many shops charge a flat design fee (often $50-150) or a deposit that's later credited toward the tattoo price, on top of the hourly or per-piece rate for the tattoo itself. Large custom pieces like sleeves or back pieces are usually billed hourly rather than as one flat price.

How long does it take to get a custom tattoo designed?

Simple custom pieces can be sketched and approved within a few days to a week, but in-demand artists who focus on original work are sometimes booked weeks out just for the design consultation. Ask about current wait times when you book, since it varies a lot from shop to shop.

Where can I buy body jewelry near me?

High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout North Dakota. You can browse 32 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.

Who accepts Apple Pay near me?

Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In North Dakota, our directory includes 32 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.