1. Applicant shall be at least 16 years of age.
2. Furnish one professionally posed picture, passport size, signed across the front for identification.  Polaroid pictures and snap shots are not acceptable.  The picture must be of the applicant only.
3. Furnish proof of a tenth grade education.  (copy of high school diploma; transcript or letter from high school showing completion of tenth grade; military discharge paper showing completion of 10th grade;  or g.e.d. grades showing not less than a passing grade over-all or 39 with no individual grade lower than 31.)
4. Copy of a current barber license in a state with which Arizona has a reciprocity agreement.
5. Notarized proof of at least 1 year’s work experience as a barber.  If you were self-employed, please fill out the “proof of work” form for yourself and include proof that you were self-employed (copy of barber shop license or tax records).
6. Submit completed, notarized application and $175.00 fee per A.R.S. § 32-328 (money order or certified check only).

1. I am licensed in California and plan to apply to another state for licensure. How do I get a certificate of licensure and a copy of my school transcripts sent to that state?
Certifications can be ordered online through BreEZe or through the mail.  Certifications submitted online through BreEZe generally take 2 to 4 weeks to be processed, mailed and received by the other state board.   Certification requests submitted through the mail generally take 4 to 6 weeks to be processed, mailed and received by the other state board.   The fee is $10.00 for each certification requested.  The Board will send one certification of licensure to the state you indicate either on the form or online.   All certifications indicate the following information: required hours needed to take the examination in California for the license you hold, whether the examination was taken or the license was issued through reciprocity, the license number, and the issue and expiration date of the license. Click Certification Request to order the certification online or download the form.  
Transcripts of your school hours will not be on file. You will need to obtain those from the school you attended.

2. How do I apply for licensure in California if I received my training in another state, but have not received a license?
If you’re training was completed in a different state and you have not received your license, the California Board will determine your eligibility.  Out of State applicants cannot apply online.
The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology requires the following school hours, depending on your license type.  The Board does not accept Apprentice hours. 

Cosmetologist = 1600 hours, Barber = 1500 hours, Esthetician = 600 hours, Electrologist = 600 hours, Manicurist = 400 hours.

3. I have an out of state license, do I qualify for reciprocity?  What does reciprocity mean?
The Board will grant out of state licensees a California license through reciprocity without having to take the California written and practical exam, if they meet the following requirements.  

4. I qualify for reciprocity.  How do I submit an application to receive a California license?  

5. My out of state license has expired.  Do I still qualify for reciprocity?
No, in order to qualify you must have a current license.

6. How do I submit proof of my out of state licensure to qualify for reciprocity?
The Board requires the state where you hold your license to submit a certification of your license to us.  There is usually a fee associated with this.  Please check with the state where you hold a current license. Florida Full, Facial, and Nail Specialist licenses do not qualify for Reciprocity.

7. If I hold two or more licenses issued in different states, will I qualify for reciprocity?
If one of the out of state licenses is current and you have held it for less than three years, you may qualify for reciprocity, if the same license type was issued by in an earlier year by another state board and is now expired.  In this situation, you will need to order license certifications from both state boards to be sent to our office as verification.

8. What is Form B (Out of State Applicant School Training Record) for?
The Out of State Applicant School Training Form B will be completed by your school to certify your training hours, if you did not obtain a license in that state.  Please attach a certified transcript from your school, if possible. 

9. How do I apply for licensure in California if I am licensed in another state, but have not held that license for three years or more?
The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology requires the following school hours depending on your license type.  The Board does not accept Apprentice hours. 

Cosmetologist = 1600 hours, Barber = 1500 hours, Esthetician = 600 hours, Electrologist = 600 hours, Manicurist = 400 hours.

10. If I don’t have enough hours to qualify for the exam, can I use my experience as a licensed person in my current state? 
Yes, attach a completed Affidavit of Experience Form C to your application.  Every 3 full months you worked as a licensed person in your state is equal to 100 hours to be applied toward your training hours.  Example: Your state requires 1400 hours; we require 1500 hours.  You worked in your state for 3 months. We will credit you with an additional 100 hours.    You can find Form C on our website by clicking Exam Application Optional Attachments. 

11. Can I get a temporary license? 
No; the Board does not issue temporary licenses.

12. How do I apply for licensure in California, if I am licensed in another country?

Licensure based on out-of-state license

When to File Application

Complete this application if you hold a current license as a Cosmetologist, Master Barber, Barber, Aesthetician, Nail Technician or Electrologist in another state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia and wish to apply for the same type of license in Delaware.

• If you do not hold a current license in another state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia, you must apply by examination.
• If you previously held a Delaware Cosmetologist, Master Barber, Barber, Aesthetician, Nail Technician or Electrologist license that has been lapsed over one year, you must apply to reinstate that license.

Choosing Master Barber vs. Barber

The application asks you to choose Master Barber or Barber. In Delaware, a Master Barber is allowed to perform chemical processing but a Barber is not.

Selecting the Method of Application

The application asks whether you are applying by Method 1 or Method 2.

• Method 1 means that the licensure requirements for your current license were substantially the same as those of Delaware.
• Method 2 means that the licensure requirements for your current license were not substantially the same as Delaware’s requirements.

Both Methods require you to have passed a written and practical examination which was professionally developed and used on a national basis. Whether your application is Method 1 or 2 depends on whether any jurisdiction (that is, any state, U.S. territory or the District of Columbia) where you are currently licensed requires at least the classroom or apprenticeship hours that Delaware requires. Here are the hours that Delaware requires:

• Cosmetologist, Master Barber, or Barber – 1500 classroom/3000 apprenticeship hours
• Nail Technician – 300 classroom hours/600 apprenticeship hours
• Electrologist – 300 classroom hours/600 apprenticeship hours
• Aesthetician – 600 classroom hours/1200 apprenticeship hours

It is important to pick the correct Method so that you will submit the correct documents. Picking the wrong Method may delay your application. Use this table to decide between them.

If you don’t know how many hours are required in the places where you’re currently licensed, check with the licensing agency in each jurisdiction. See the Directory at www.nictesting.org.

Requirements for All Applicants

Read these instructions carefully. Failing to follow instructions will delay processing of your application. All auxiliary forms you may need are included with the application form.

• Submit completed, signed, and notarized Application for License by Reciprocity.

• Enclose the non-refundable processing fee by check or money order made payable to “State of Delaware.”

• Enclose a copy of all current licenses you hold in other places. At least one license must be current when the Board reviews your application.

• Arrange for the Board office to receive a license verification (also called letter of good standing) from each state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia where you now hold, or have ever held, a license.
  • This requirement applies regardless of whether or not the license is current.
  • The verification must be sent directly from the other jurisdiction to the Board office.
  • You should use the Verification of Licensure for Reciprocity Applications form at the end of this application to request the verification. If you are applying for a Delaware Master Barber, the verification from the jurisdiction where you hold a current, equivalent license must reflect that you are allowed to do chemical processing.
• If you have never been issued a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN), submit a Request for Exemption from Social Security Number.

Additional Requirement for Method 2 Applicants

If you are applying by Method 2, you must submit proof that you have experience in the field in which you are applying for a Delaware license. The proof must show that you have a total of three years of experience in the five years immediately before you apply in Delaware. The three years don’t have to be consecutive. What kind of documents you submit depends on whether you gained the experience while employed or self-employed, as follows:

• For periods when you were employed, submit a notarized statement from a present or previous employer(s) in the jurisdiction where you are licensed. The statement(s) should give your employment dates and describe the work you did during that period.
• For periods when you were self-employed, submit tax forms.

BARBER INITIAL LICENSE FOR OUT-OF-STATE OR OUT-OF-COUNTRY APPLICANTS (ENDORSEMENT) (BAR 4)

A Florida barber license is required to perform all barbering services. If you hold a barber license in another state or country, you may be eligible for endorsement in Florida.

Please note you must provide verification of licensure from each state/country of licensure. One of the license(s) must be active when you submit your application for endorsement. Also, the active license must be from a reciprocal state or country. Out of country applications require board review. All documents must be translated in English.
All Instructor endorsement applications must go before the board for approval. The Instructor must have been issued a Georgia master level license in their profession before he/she can apply to endorse an instructor license.

Do I have to take an examination?

• All licensees must take an examination or be licensed in by endorsement/reciprocity. Those that are licensed by endorsement must produce documentation that examinations were administered. 

How can I request that a certification/verification of my license be sent to another state?

• All requests for certification/verification of a license must be requested in writing. Such requests must include your name, license number, and the name and address of the state board in which you are requesting that the certification/verification be sent. Please submit your written request along with the $25.00 fee to the Board office at the following address:

Georgia State Board of Barbers
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217

• To request verification of school or apprentice training hours , download the Request for Verification of Training Hours form. Complete the form and submit it along with the $25.00 fee.

reciprocity application

What are the requirements for licensure in another state?

You will need to contact the board in that state and find out the requirements. Our verification fee for verifying your license to another state is $20.00. Include a money order or cashier’s check for that amount along with your written request. Make check payable to your specific board (e.g., Iowa Board of Athletic Training).

License Verification

How do I verify a license for a licensed professional?

Go to https://IBPlicense.iowa.gov and select License Search. Insert your name or license number. Select your profession from the dropdown list. You may print a copy of your licensure status by selecting Print.

Disclaimer: The Bureau is responsible for maintaining all of the information on the website, including licensure information and public disciplinary action. The information provided on the website is the same information provided through verbal and mail verification, and is true and complete to the best of our knowledge.

The professional boards require primary source verification of credentials prior to issuing a license in this state. The Bureau believes this site is appropriate for verification information, but is not responsible for determining appropriateness of information compared to standards of any given organization or program.

for more information, click here.

For an applicant coming from a state or other board recognizing authority without substantially the same requirements, they shall have been a registered barber and worked for 3 years.

If you are coming to Kentucky from another state and meet these requirements please call the board office and we will gladly send you all the information that you will need to apply for approval by the board to become a Kentucky Barber.

For more information, click here.

A. Any person possessed of the following qualifications other than a barber who is covered by reciprocity as provided for in Subsection B of this Section upon payment of the fee provided in R.S. 37:375 and upon his application shall be examined by the board to determine his qualifications to receive a certificate of registration to practice barbering in Louisiana:

(1) Be at least eighteen years old.

(2) Be of good moral character and temperate habits.

(3) Have a diploma showing graduation from high school or have an equivalent education as determined by an examination conducted by the board.

(4) Proves to the board’s satisfaction by sworn affidavits or otherwise that he has practiced as a licensed barber in another state or country immediately prior to making application in this state.

B.(1) A person currently holding a license to engage in barbering issued to him by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States of America or the District of Columbia and who in the opinion of the board otherwise meets the requirements of this Chapter upon application may be licensed without further examination if the person holds a certificate issued by a state, territory, or possession of the United States of America or the District of Columbia that has requirements for the certificate that are equivalent to or exceed the requirements of this state and that has similar reciprocal provisions for holders of certificates issued by this state.

(2) The applicant shall submit an application to the board on a form prescribed by the board.

(3) A current Louisiana certificate shall be issued to the applicant on compliance with this Subsection and the payment of the applicable certification fee as determined by the board.

(4) A certificate granted under this Subsection shall allow the holder to engage in the practice of barbering for compensation.

To download receiprocity application, click here.

Applicants who hold a barber license in another state, jurisdiction, or country for 1 out of 3 years immediately preceding the date of application may become licensed as a barber if the requirements for licensure in the other state, jurisdiction, or country are substantially equivalent to the requirements in Michigan. However, a license may be denied or limited if the applicant has been disciplined or disciplinary action is pending in another state, jurisdiction or country.

Barbers who are currently licensed in another state or jurisdiction may apply for a Michigan license by reciprocity. Click here to download the Reciprocal (Out-of-State) Barber License Application. As an applicant coming from another state or jurisdiction, you may want to refer to the Michigan laws and rules.

For more information, click here.

Reciprocity: Transferring a barber license/registration from another State or Country

Reciprocity is the process of transferring a barber registration/license between states or countries.  Applications for reciprocity to Minnesota are evaluated on a case by case basis.  The Board will review the education and experience of the applicant as provided in the application to determine eligibility for a Minnesota Barber registration/license. If the applicant’s education and experience is determined to be substantially the same as the Minnesota requirements and the applicant has a current registration/license from another state or country that  is in good standing, a registration/license may be issued. If these qualifications are not met, the applicant may be required to obtain additional training and/or take a Minnesota barber examination to become registered/licensed. See below for applications from another state or country requirements.

Applicant from another State requirements

To apply for a barber registration through reciprocity, complete the reciprocity application (click here for application) and submit all required documentation and fees with your application including: 

• A copy of your current barber license/registration. 
• Name, location, and contact information for the barber school attended.
• Transcript detailing the barber education.
• Contact the regulatory board where you are currently registered, certified, or licensed to request a letter of license verification from them sent directly to the Minnesota Board of Barber Examiners. 

Moving to another State

If you are moving from Minnesota to another state, you should contact the state you are moving to for their requirements. The Board will send verification to the state upon receiving the request and payment of the verification request fee. The letter of verification will be sent directly to the state barber board you request on your form. Print out the verification request form here.   

Currently Minnesota has reciprocity agreements with North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona, and Kansas.