Minimum age: 16 years old; Required hours: Cosmetologist 1,500 school clock hours/3,000 apprentice clock hours School hours and apprentice hours MAY NOT BE COMBINED; Education: 10th grade or higher, or GED; Exam: Complete both written and practical examinations within two years after completing the program. Personal licenses for any practice except Class 2 barbering as regulated by the board must expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in odd-numbered years.
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10th grade or higher, or GED.
completed 10th grade or higher (diploma, transcript, or GED)Official source
Cosmetologist 1,500 school clock hours/3,000 apprentice clock hours School hours and apprentice hours MAY NOT BE COMBINED.
Cosmetologist 1,500 school clock hours/3,000 apprentice clock hours School hours and apprentice hours MAY NOT BE COMBINED.Official source
Complete both written and practical examinations within two years after completing the program.
Test Candidates will have 2 years to complete both the Written and Practical exams from the date they completed their program.Official source
Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Alabama Board of Cosmetology and BarberingOfficial source
your teacher or sponsor will assist you in filling out the Written Exam Application.Official source
Be currently licensed in good standing in another state or jurisdiction, with documentation of having passed a board-approved examination, and submission of any applicable license fees.
Be currently licensed in good standing in another state or jurisdiction, with documentation of having passed a board-approved examination, and submission of any applicable license fees.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
A personal license is required for services regulated under section 34-7B-1.
Any person providing services to the public as defined under the Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7B-1 shall meet the requirements as set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7B-7, file an application with the Board, pay appropriate fees and obtain a personal license.Official source
Written examination: $75. Practical examination: $130.
Written Exam: $75.00 Practical Exam: $130.00Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Personal licenses for any practice except Class 2 barbering as regulated by the board must expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in odd-numbered years.
Personal licenses for any practice except Class 2 barbering as regulated by the board shall expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in odd-numbered years.Official source
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Personal licenses for any practice except Class 2 barbering as regulated by the board must expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in odd-numbered years.
Personal licenses for any practice except Class 2 barbering as regulated by the board shall expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in odd-numbered years.Official source
$50
Original License $50Official source
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Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Alabama Board of Cosmetology and BarberingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.aboc.alabama.gov/exams/exam-requirements-fees
your teacher or sponsor will assist you in filling out the Written Exam Application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
16 years old
16
You must be 16 years or older to take exams in Alabama.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
10th grade or higher, or GED.
10th grade or higher, or GED.
completed 10th grade or higher (diploma, transcript, or GED)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Cosmetologist 1,500 school clock hours/3,000 apprentice clock hours School hours and apprentice hours MAY NOT BE COMBINED.
1,500 school clock hours or 3,000 apprentice clock hours; the two routes cannot be combined.
Cosmetologist 1,500 school clock hours/3,000 apprentice clock hours School hours and apprentice hours MAY NOT BE COMBINED.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Complete both written and practical examinations within two years after completing the program.
Complete both written and practical examinations within two years after completing the program.
Test Candidates will have 2 years to complete both the Written and Practical exams from the date they completed their program.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Personal licenses for any practice except Class 2 barbering as regulated by the board must expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in odd-numbered years.
Personal licenses for any practice except Class 2 barbering as regulated by the board shall expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in odd-numbered years. Applies to: Cosmetologist license
Personal licenses for any practice except Class 2 barbering as regulated by the board shall expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in odd-numbered years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Be currently licensed in good standing in another state or jurisdiction, with documentation of having passed a board-approved examination, and submission of any applicable license fees.
A current license in good standing elsewhere with a board-approved examination is one route to licensure; applicable fees are required.
Be currently licensed in good standing in another state or jurisdiction, with documentation of having passed a board-approved examination, and submission of any applicable license fees.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A personal license is required for services regulated under section 34-7B-1.
A personal license is required for services regulated under section 34-7B-1.
Any person providing services to the public as defined under the Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7B-1 shall meet the requirements as set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7B-7, file an application with the Board, pay appropriate fees and obtain a personal license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Written examination: $75. Practical examination: $130.
Written examination: $75. Practical examination: $130.
Written Exam: $75.00 Practical Exam: $130.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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