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The "Practice of barbering" includes the performance of the following practices upon the head of a human being: shaving or trimming the beard or cutting the hair of humans; giving facial or scalp massage with oils, creams, lotions or other preparations, either by hand or mechanical appliances; singeing, shampooing, arranging, dressing or dyeing the hair or applying hair tonic; applying cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, powders, oils, clays or lotions to scalp, face or neck. It is the responsibility of licensees to understand the Practice of Barbering License Law.

License Requirements

Fees and terms of licensure/registration

Forms:

• Duplicate License/Registration Request
• Change Notice (Required when changing a name or address)
• Barber Operator Application
• Barber Shop Owner/Area Renter Application
• Credit Card Authorization Form
• Experience Statement
• Special Testing Arrangements Request
• Barber Apprentice Forms:
  • Barber Apprentice Application
  • Barber Apprentice Time Record

Examination Information and Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions