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Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 8:56:52 AM
Alabama Board of Cosmetology
100 N. Union St., #320
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
Phone: (334) 242-1918
Fax: (334) 242-1926
Email: cosmetology@aboc.alabama.gov
Certification: Manicurist/master manicurist/managing manicurist
Class hours: 750
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: apprenticeship hours within 3 years
Reciprocity: Must be be licensed for at least five years or have Must be licensed for at least 5 years or have passed a board-approved practical and written exam. If licensed less than five years or have not passed a board-approved exam, may have to take a practical and written exam
License renewal date: Last day of birth month, odd years
License renewal hours: 8 hours renewal period for master manicurist or 16 within renewal period for manicurist instructor
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 9:04:46 AM
Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
http://commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pbah.htm
P.O.Box 110806
Juneau, Alaska 99811
Phone: (907) 465-2547
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Email: cynthia.spencer@alaska.gov
Certification: Manicurist/advanced manicurist
Class hours: 12 or 250 for advanced manicurist
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Must provide verification of training, examination, and licensure in another state, or meet Alaska's licensing requirements
License renewal date: Aug, 31, odd year
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 9:14:33 AM
Arizona Board of Cosmetology
1721 E. Broadway
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Phone: (480) 784-4539
Fax: (480) 784-4962
Email: azboard@azboc.gov
Certification: Nail Technicians
Class hours: 600
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Must hold a current license in good standing from another state whose licensing requirements are equivalent to Arizona's; applicant is required to take a board-approved nail technician exam, depending on the state. Applicant must also complete an infection protection and law class given at the Board office before license approval
License renewal date: Birth date, annually
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 9:21:59 AM
Department of Health, Cosmetology Section
4815 W. Markham, slot 8
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone: (501) 682-2168
Fax: (501) 682-5640
Email: cosmo@arkansas.gov
Certification: Manicurist
Class hours: 600
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Provided the practitioner is 18, holds a current license from another state with equivalent licensing requirements, has passed both a written and practical national exam, and takes the Arkansas State Law exam
License renewal date: Birth date, biannually
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 9:29:34 AM
California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
2420 Del Paso Rd. #100 . P.O.Box 944226
Sacramento, California 94244
Phone: (916) 574-7570
Fax: (916) 575-7281
Email: barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov
Certification: Manicurist
Class hours: 400
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Must have a valid license in good standing from another state and been actively practicing nail technology for 3 of the last 5 years
License renewal date: Every 2 years
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Aug 9, 2013 11:08:01 PM
Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure
www.dora.state.co.us/barbers_cosmetologists
1560 Broadway #1350
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: (303) 894-7772
Fax: (303) 894-2310
Email: barbers-cosmetologists@dora.state.co.us
Certification: Manicurist
Class hours: 600 credit hours
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Must have a valid license from a jurisdiction that imposes licensing requirements substantially equal to or greater than Colorado's
License renewal date: Every 2 years on March 31, even years
License renewal hours: 8
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 9:42:22 AM
Connecticut Examining Board for Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmeticians
410 Capitol Ave., M.S. #12 AAP. P.O.Box 340308
Hartford, Connecticut 6134
Phone: (860) 509-7648
Fax: (860) 509-7553
Email: webmaster.dph@ct.gov
Certification: No license required for manicures and pedicures
Class hours: no
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: no
Reciprocity: N/A
License renewal date: N/A
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 10:00:20 AM
Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/cosmetology
Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd. #203
Dover, Delaware 19904
Phone: (302) 744-4500
Fax: (302) 739-2711
Email: customerservice.dpr@state.de.us
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 300
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: 600
Reciprocity: Must have passed a written and practical exam and have 300 classroom/600 apprentice hours or have worked at least one year if state law less-stringent requirements
License renewal date: March 31, even year
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 10:07:30 AM
Florida Board of Cosmetology
1940 N. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Phone: (850) 487-1395
Fax: (850) 487-9529
Email: call.center@dbpr.state.fl.us
Certification: Nail Specialist
Class hours: 240
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Will endorse another state's license if requirements are more stringent than, or equal to, Florida's.
License renewal date: Every 2 years
License renewal hours: 16 hours per renewal period
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 1:08:48 PM
Georgia State Board of Cometology
www.sos.ga.gov/plb/cosmetology
237 Coliseum Dr.
Macon, Georgia 31217
Phone: (478) 207-2440
Fax: (866) 888-1176
Email: website-only@gmail.com
Certification: Nail Technician, Apprentice
Class hours: 525 hours
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: 1050 hours
Reciprocity: If an applicant has a current license from another state or country where similar reciprocity is extended and the licensing requirements are substantially equal to those GA, the applicant may be issued, without exam, a certificate or registration at the appropriate level, unless the board see it fit to require a exam
License renewal date: August 31, odd year
License renewal hours: 5 hours per renewal period; instructors: 15 hours
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 1:16:20 PM
Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/barber
335 Merchant St., Room 301
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 586-3000
Fax: (808) 586-2689
Email: barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 350
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: 700
Reciprocity: Must be licensed for at least one year; license will only be recognized for hours received, so techs may need to fulfill additional hours to equal Hawaii's requirements
License renewal date: Dec. 31, odd years
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 1:18:35 PM
Idaho State Board of Cosmetology
700 W. State St. P.O.Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720
Phone: (208) 334-3233
Fax: (208) 334-3945
Email: ibol@ibol.idaho.gov
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 400
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: 800
Reciprocity: For states with same requirements or current license and three years experience immediately prior to application
License renewal date: Birth date, annually
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 1:24:08 PM
Illinois Division of Financial and Professional Regulation
http://www.idfpr.com/profs/info/nailtech.asp
320 W. Washington St. 4th Flr.
Springfield, Illinois 62786
Phone: (217) 785-0800
Fax: (217) 782-7645
Email: n/a
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 350
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: An applicant who is a nail technician licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction may be granted a license if its licensing requirements were, at the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements in force in Illinois. All applicants for initial licensure must pass Illiois nail tech exam.
License renewal date: Oct. 31, even years
License renewal hours: 10 hours per renewal period
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 11:46:47 PM
Indiana State Board of Cosmetology Examiners
402 W. Washington, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (317) 234-3031
Fax: (317) 233-4236
Email: pla12@pla.in.gov
Certification: Manicurist
Class hours: 450
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Must have a valid license in good standing from a jurisdiction that impose licensing requirements substantially equal to or greater than Indiana's. Upon approval by the board, manicurists reciprocating from another jurisdiction that does not impose substantially equivalent education requirements may substitute licensed practice in another jurisdiction for required education hours if the state or origin has at least a 300-hour requirement, on year of experience will count toward 100 hours.
License renewal date: every 4 years
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 2:33:28 PM
Iowa Board of Cosmetology Examiners--Dept. of Public Health/Professional Licensure
www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure
321 E. 12th St. Lucas Bldg., 5th Floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: (515) 281-4416
Fax: (515) 281-3121
Email: rosemary.bonanno@idph.iowa.gov
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 325
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Each application looked at on an individual basis; must have license in another jurisdiction and have been licensed for at least 12 of the past 24 months. Applicant must also provide proof of successful completion of national written exam
License renewal date: March 31, every 2 years
License renewal hours: 8 hours per renewal period
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 2:42:11 PM
Kansas Board of Cosmetology
714 S.W. Jackson St. #100
Topeka, Kansas 66603
Phone: (785) 296-3155
Fax: (785) 296-3002
Email: kboc@kboc.ks.gov
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 350
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Kansas does not have reciprocity for nail technology licensure. Must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, must have a valid license, and must meet on of the following options: pass Kansas' written and a practical exams OR have 350 education hours and pass the written exam only
License renewal date: Biennial
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 2:48:11 PM
Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers & Cosmetologists
111 St. James Ct. Ste#A
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4262
Fax: (502) 564-0481
Email: charles.lykins@ky.gov
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 600
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: No
License renewal date: July, annually
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 2:54:12 PM
Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology
11622 Sunbelt Ct.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Phone: (225) 756-3404
Fax: (225) 756-3410
Email: steve.young@la.gov
Certification: Manicurist
Class hours: 500
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Must have current license and pass Louisiana's written, practical, and national theory exams. Reciprocity rights for all states that do not test with the NIC theory tests are suspended
License renewal date: Annually, on birth day
License renewal hours: 16 for instructor
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 3:02:02 PM
Maine Board of Barbering & Cosmetology Program
www.maine.gov/professionallicensing
35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 4333
Phone: (207) 624-8579
Fax: (207) 624-8637
Email: barbercosm.lic@maine.gov
Certification: Manicurist
Class hours: 200
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: 400
Reciprocity: Must have a valid license from a state that imposes licensing requirements substantially equal to Maine's, including state level written and practical exams. Reciprocity rights for all states that do not test with the NIC theory test have been suspended
License renewal date: Oct. 31, annually
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 3:29:18 PM
Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists
www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos
500 N. Calvert St., Room 201
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone: (410) 230-6190
Fax: (410) 244-0977
Email: cos@dllr.state.md.us
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 250
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: 8 months
Reciprocity: Nail techs can apply for licensure through waiver of exam through endorsement/reciprocity if the nail tech is currently licensed in another state and the requirements are equal to or greater than Maryland's standard
License renewal date: Issuance date, every 2 years
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 11:48:35 PM
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetologists
1000 Washington st. #710
Boston, Massachusetts 2118
Phone: (617) 727-9940
Fax: (617) 727-1627
Email: helen.peveri@state.ma.us
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 100
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: you must submit an official transcript from your school to verify your hours and enrollment dates if you have not taken a state board exam. (All out-of-state and out-of-country candidates must take both the practical and written exams)
License renewal date: Birth date, every 2 years
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 11:51:22 PM
Michigan State Board of Cosmetology
P.O.Box 30244
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Phone: (517) 241-8720
Fax: (517) 373-1044
Email: bcslic@michigan.gov
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 400
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: All states and countries with equal requirements; licensed work experience (figured at a ratio of 100 hours per six months of experience) can be substitued
License renewal date: August 31, every 2 years
License renewal hours: N/A
Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 11:57:25 PM
Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
2829 university Ave. S.E. #710
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Phone: (651) 201-2742
Fax: (612) 617-2601
Email: bce.board@state.mn.us
Certification: manicurist/manicurist salon manager
Class hours: 350
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Must have 350 hours of instruction (missing hours may be made up in a Minnesota school) and pass written exam. High school diploma or equivalent required, as well as letter of license verification from state of origin and proof of test taken in applicant's previous state. Applicants also must pass a test of Minnesota state law
License renewal date: Dec. 31, every 3 years (Licensee must work at least 1,800 hours during each 3-year term or 400 hours each year (part-time)
License renewal hours: 45 each license cycle
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 12:02:11 AM
Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology
P.O.Box 55689
Jackson, Mississippi 39296
Phone: (601) 354-5315
Fax: (601) 354-6639
Email: nluckett@msbc.state.ms.us
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 350
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Mississippi state examination required
License renewal date: Every 2 years
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 12:06:50 AM
Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
3605 Missouri Blvd. P.O.Box 1062
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Phone: (573) 751-1052
Fax: (573) 751-8167
Email: cosbar@pr.mo.gov
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 400
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Licensure requirements must be subsequently equal to or greater than the requirements in Missouri to be eligible. Eligible for exam score endorsement if out of state applicant has successfully taken NIC exam
License renewal date: September 30. odd years
License renewal hours: Instructor;12, before renewal
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 12:18:34 AM
Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
301 S. Park, 4th Flr
Helena, Montana 59620
Phone: (406) 841-2390
Fax: (406) 841-2305
Email: dlibsdcos@mt.gov; declark@mt.gov
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 350
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: N/A
Reciprocity: Montana does not have reciprocity with any other state; they license by endorsement (credentialing)
License renewal date: Jan 2-Mar 1, Every other year
License renewal hours: 30 per renewal period
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 12:29:44 AM
Nebraska State Board of Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and Body Art
www.dhhs.ne.gov/mhcs/nailsindex.htm
301 Centennial Mall S. 3rd Flr. P.O.Box 94986
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2117
Fax: (402) 471-3577
Email: kris.chiles@nebraska.gov
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 300 (16 hours on nail drills)
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Provided the practitioner is 17, has a high school diploma, holds a current license from another state with no disciplinary action, has completed 300 hours of nail tech studies, and has taken a written exam or has 12 months of practice as a nail technician following issuance of the license in another jurisdiction. All persons applying for licensure must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted into the U.S. who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act
License renewal date: December, 31, odd years
License renewal hours: 8 hours per renewal period
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 12:46:58 AM
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
1785 E. Sahara Ave. #255
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Phone: (702) 486-6542
Fax: (702) 369-8064
Email: nvcosmbd@govmail.state.nv.us; acurtis@nvcosmobd.nv.gov
Certification: Nail technician
Class hours: 600
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Proof of NIC or proof of licensure from another state. Applicants must also take a Nevada law exam
License renewal date: Birth date, biannually
License renewal hours: instructor; 30 hours
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 9:13:57 AM
New Hampshire Board of Barbering. Cosmetology and Esthetics
2 Industrial Park Dr. #2
Concord, New Hampshire 3301
Phone: (603) 271-3608
Fax: (603) 271-8889
Email: n/a
Certification: Manicurist
Class hours: 300
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: 600
Reciprocity: Must have licensure from a which requirements more stringent than, or equal to, New Hampshire's
License renewal date: Birth month, odd years
License renewal hours: Instructor: 28 hours
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 9:20:09 AM
New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/cosmetology/
p.o.Box 45003
Newark, New Jersey 7101
Phone: (973) 504-6400
Fax: (973) 504-6477
Email: askconsumeraffairs@dca.lps.state.nj.us
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 300
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: High School diploma or GED, plus 300 school hours
License renewal date: Renewable bienially, license expires September 30 of the next even numbered year following the date of license issuance.
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 9:26:17 AM
New Mexico Barbers and Cosmetologists Board
www.rld.state.nm.us/barberscosmetologists/index.html
2550 Cerrillos Rd. P.O.Box 25101
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Phone: (505) 476-4622
Fax: (505) 476-4665
Email: barber&cosmoboard@state.nm.us; pauline.varela@state.nm.us
Certification: manicurist-pedicurist
Class hours: 350
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: 350 hours verifiable work experience for manicurist-pedicurist license; 600 school hours/600 hours verifiable work experience for manicurist-esthetician license; may receive up to 150 hours of credit for six full months of experience
License renewal date: birth month, annually
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 9:36:02 AM
New York Dept. of State, Division of Licensing Services
One Commerce Plaza; 99 Washington Ave., 6th FL
Albany, New York 12231
Phone: (518) 474-4429
Fax: (518) 473-6648
Email: licensing@dos.state.ny.us
Certification: Nail Specialist
Class hours: 250
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Must provide evidence of compliance with current state's licensing standards, which are not lower than New York's (providing that such state extends similar similar reciprocity to NY licensees) or satisfactory evidence that the applicant has practiced for a minimum of 5 years
License renewal date: Date of Issuance, every 4 years
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 9:39:24 AM
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
1201 Front St. #110
Releigh, North Carolina 27609
Phone: (919) 733-4117
Fax: (919) 733-4127
Email: nccosmo@nccosmeticarts.com
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 300
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Must hold current license, taken state board-approved or national exam, and license must be in good standing.
License renewal date: annually
License renewal hours: 8, unless 60 years old with 10 years or more experience
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 9:44:59 AM
North Dakota State Board of cosmetology
1102 S. Washington St. #200 P.O.Box 2177
Bismarck, North Dakota 58502
Phone: (701) 224-9800
Fax: (701) 222-8756
Email: cosmo@midconetwork.com
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 350
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Must pass North Dakota examination on sanitation and practices and cosmetology law; license must be in good standing; current state's license must have requirements substantially equal to North Dakota
License renewal date: December 31, annually
License renewal hours: Instructor: 8 hours per year
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 9:54:29 AM
Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
1929 Gateway Cir.
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Phone: (614) 466-3834
Fax: (614) 644-6880
Email: n/a
Certification: manicurist/master manicurist
Class hours: 200/300
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: no
License renewal date: Feb. 1 odd year through Jan.31 of the following odd year
License renewal hours: 8 per renewal period
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 10:31:17 AM
Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology
2401 N.W. 23rd St. #84
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107
Phone: (405) 521-2441
Fax: (405) 521-2440
Email: sherry.lewelling@cosmo.ok.gov
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 600
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Must have 3 years licensed experience with state of origin and proof of at least 600 school hours, and score no less than 75% on the state board exam
License renewal date: birth month, annually
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 10:34:31 AM
Oregon Health Licensing Agency Board of Cosmetology
700 Summer St. N.E. #320
Salem, Oregon 97301
Phone: (503) 378-8667
Fax: (503) 585-9114
Email: ohla.info@state.or.us
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 600
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Yes, with current equivalent license from another state and passage of the Oregon Laws and Rules exam and Nail Technology Exam.
License renewal date: Date of Issuance, every 2 years
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 10:11:15 PM
Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology
2601 N. Third St. P.O.Box 2649
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Phone: (717) 783-7130
Fax: (717) 705-5540
Email: st-cosmetology@pa.us
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 200
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Reciprocity with all states except AL, CT, CO, FL, GA, HI, MS, NJ, NM, RI, SC, TN, UT, and WV. Must have 2 years licensed experience with current state
License renewal date: January 31, even years
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Dec 7, 2011 10:58:18 AM
Puerto Rico
Calle Fortaleza #151 Tercer Piso
San Juan, Puerto Rico 305
Phone: (787) 722-2122
Fax: (787) 722-4818
Email: belleza@estado.gobierno.pr
Certification: diploma de cosmetologia
Class hours: 1,000
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: n/a
License renewal date: n/a
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 10:16:54 PM
Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering
3 Capitol Hill, Room 104
Providence, Rhode Island 2908
Phone: (401) 222-2827
Fax: (401) 222-1272
Email: mike.simoli@health.ri.gov
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 300
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: If licensee's state license requirements are equivalent to those of Rhode Island; must have passed a written and practical exam.
License renewal date: September 30, every 2 years
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 10:21:26 PM
South Carolina Board of Cosmetology
www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/cosmetology
110 Centerview Dr. #201 P.O.Box 11329
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Phone: (803) 896-0226
Fax: (803) 896-4484
Email: jonese@llr.sc.gov
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 300
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: With equal or greater requirements, must pass written and practical examinations, and must have taken a national exam.
License renewal date: March 10, each year, however, individuals may apply for 2 year renewal period
License renewal hours: 12 hours per renewal period
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 10:28:15 PM
South Dakota cosmetology Commission
500 E. Capitol
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Phone: (605) 773-6193
Fax: (605) 773-7175
Email: cosmetology@state.sd.us
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 400
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: All states with equal requirements; applicants may add work experience hours (ratio of 2:1 hour of education)for up to 200 hours
License renewal date: Birth date, annually; salon license on anniversary
License renewal hours: 8 hours in electric drill training (one-time certification)
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 10:36:25 PM
Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology
500 James Robertson Pkwy.
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2515
Fax: (615) 741-1310
Email: cosmetology.board@tn.gov
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 600
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Must meet required classroom hours or provide a recent and consistent five-year work history
License renewal date: Date of Issuance, every 2 years
License renewal hours: Instructor; 16 hours every 2 years
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 10:46:53 PM
Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation
www.license.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmet.htm
920 Colorado. P.O.Box 12157
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: (512) 463-6599
Fax: (512) 463-9468
Email: cs.cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us
Certification: Manicurist
Class hours: 600
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Endorsement will be granted to a licensee from another state or country that has standards or work experience substantially
License renewal date: Every 2 years
License renewal hours: 4 hours only if license expires after Sept. 1, 2012. Otherwise 6 hours
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 11:02:21 PM
Utah Board of Cosmetology
160 E. 300 south. P.O.Box 146741
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Phone: (801) 530-6628
Fax: (801) 530-6511
Email: sstewart@utah.gov
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 300
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Endorsement is available to those who meet or exceed Utah's hourly requirement and have passed either the national examinations, another's state's examinations or Utah's examinations for both theory and practical within one year prior to the date of application.
License renewal date: September 30, odd years
License renewal hours: Instructor; 24 hours per licensing period
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 11:07:45 PM
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
National Life Building North, Flr. 2
Montpelier, Vermont 5620
Phone: (802) 828-1134
Fax: (802) 828-2465
Email: kshangraw@sec.state.vt.us
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 400
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: 600-900
Reciprocity: Extended to those who meet state requirements; must be currently licensed or actively practicing for the three years immediately preceding application or have at least one year of experience with no less than 1,500 hours; reciprocity extended to other applicants if board determines experience and competency is sufficient.
License renewal date: November 30, odd years
License renewal hours: instructor; 24 hours per licensing period
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 11:12:50 PM
Virginia Board for Barbers & Cosmetology
9960 Mayland Dr.
Richmond, Virginia 23233
Phone: (804) 367-8509
Fax: (804) 527-4295
Email: barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov
Certification: nail technician
Class hours: 150
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Any person currently licensed in another state or U.S. Jurisdiction and its territories who has completed both a training program and a written and practical exam that is substantially equivalent to Virginia may be issued a license without examination
License renewal date: Issuance date, every 2 years
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 11:18:21 PM
Washington Dept. of Licensing, Cosmetology Program
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
P.O.Box 9026
Olympia, Washington 98507
Phone: (360) 664-6626
Fax: (360) 664-2550
Email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 600
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: 800
Reciprocity: Provide current verification from licensee's current state board and proof that you have passed state-approved written and practical examinations
License renewal date: every 2 years
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 10:25:37 AM
District of Columbia Cosmetology & Babering
1100 4th St. S.W. #500E
Washington, Washington D.C. 20024
Phone: (202) 442-4320
Fax: (202) 698-4329
Email: SheldonJ.Brown@dc.gov; dcra@dc.gov
Certification: Manicurist (nail technician)
Class hours: 350
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: All states with equal requirements. Must show proof of successfully completed NIC exam
License renewal date: April 15, even years
License renewal hours: 6 per 2-year cycle
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 11:24:08 PM
West Virginia State Board of Barber & Cosmetologists
1201 Dunbar Ave.
Dunbar, West Virginia 25064
Phone: (304) 558-2924
Fax: (304) 558-3450
Email: adam.l.higginbotham@wv.gov
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 400
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Must have 400 hours of training (may receive credit for 25 hours for each month of employment) and must pass board-administered practical and national written examination
License renewal date: January 1, annually
License renewal hours: 4 hours
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 11:31:47 PM
Wisconsin Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board
P.O.Box 8935
Madison, Wisconsin 53708
Phone: (608) 266-2112
Fax: (608) 261-7083
Email: dspsboards@wisconsin.gov; dsps@wisconsin.gov
Certification: manicurist
Class hours: 300
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: The Board may grant a license to practice without examination to licensee of another state provided that the applicants has 4,000 hours of experience in licensed practice in the state where the education and services practiced are substantially equivalent to those in Wisconsin, and the applicant holds an current license from that state
License renewal date: March 31, odd years
License renewal hours: n/a
Last updated: Jan 11, 2013 11:40:58 PM
Wyoming Board of Cosmetology
2515 Warren Ave. #302
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: (307) 777-3534
Fax: (307) 777-3681
Email: betty.abernethy@wyo.gov
Certification: nail technology
Class hours: 400 (plus additional 135 for nail tech/wax tech)
Apprenticeship (cosign) hours: n/a
Reciprocity: Must have graduated from a state-recognized school and taken board-administered written and practical exam (Wyoming does not recognize apprenticeship or grandfathered licenses); must have at least 400 hours or a one-year work history
License renewal date: Birth month, every 2 years (1 year in first year)
License renewal hours: n/a