How To Guide: Cosmetology or Barber Apprentice
How To Apply
If you would like to apply for a Cosmetology or Barber Apprentice license, review the requirements and the step-by-step guides below. Be sure to provide a valid email address with your application. In order for Board staff to process your application in a timely and efficient manner, all communication from the Board will be conducted through email.
- Licensure requires a completed, signed, and notarized application along with a required fee.
- See specific instructions for your application depending on the license and application type.
- You must submit all the required documentation and fees in order to be considered for licensure.
Select your application type to view instructions on how to apply:
To file by mail:
Please contact us to request a mail-in application.
After you Apply – What to Expect
- Processing Time – Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
- If you receive a deficiency letter, please submit all requested items at one time, as soon as possible, to prevent processing delays.
- Please Note – Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, to include submission of all required documents and fees.
- Completed applications will be initially reviewed by Board staff and may be reviewed by the Board at an upcoming Board Meeting. Applications must be complete and received at least 15 days prior to a Board Meeting to be added to that meeting’s agenda. Otherwise, the application will be reviewed at the next Board meeting.
- Check Application Status >>
- Keep Your Contact Info Up to Date
- Be sure the email address you include for yourself on your application is correct and current. Email is the primary means of communication used by the Board.
- Additionally, it is important for applicants/licensees to update their email address with the Board just as they would update their physical and mailing addresses.
- Wait For It
- You may not legally perform services until you hold an active license.
- Staff will communicate with you regarding the status of your application.
Apprentice Licensure
Checklists for Barber and Cosmetology Apprenticeships
You will need the following items to complete your application for apprenticeship:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Verification of Salon/Shop License
- Verification of Supervisor License
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
- Completed, signed, and notarized application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Verification of Salon/Shop License
- Verification of Supervisor License
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
- Completed, signed, and notarized application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Verification of Salon/Shop License
- Verification of Supervisor License
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
- Completed, signed, and notarized application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Verification of Salon/Shop License
- Verification of Supervisor License
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
- Completed, signed, and notarized application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Verification of Salon/Shop License
- Verification of Supervisor License
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Change of Master Or Salon / Shop
Any time you change Master or salon/shop or complete your program, submit this information to the Board office.
Any time you change Master or salon/shop or complete your program, submit this information to the Board office.
- Completed, signed, and notarized application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Verification of Salon/Shop License
- Verification of Supervisor License
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Any time you change Master or salon/shop or complete your program, submit this information to the Board office.
- Completed, signed, and notarized application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Verification of Salon/Shop License
- Verification of Supervisor License
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Apprentice License Renewal
There are no renewals of the 4-year apprentice license, only a current 2-year apprentice license may be renewed.
Only apprentices who received a two year license prior to July 1, 2015 may renew, and they are only eligible for one renewal. For more information, please consult the Apprentices' FAQ.
You will need the following items to complete your renewal application for apprenticeship:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Verification of Salon/Shop License
- Verification of Supervisor License
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
How to File
To file online:
Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
Contact
Related Resources
- Online Resource National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
- Online Resource National Interstate Council of Cosmetology Boards, Inc.
- Online Resource National Association of Barber Boards of America