First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education.
$110
1,500 hours
Written examination administered by ProV, followed by a practical examination.
All cosmetology and specialty licenses expire on April 15th of even-numbered years, regardless of when they were issued.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology
District of Columbia Board of Barber and CosmetologyOfficial source
1,500 hours
Barbers and Cosmetologists – 1500 hoursOfficial source
Written examination administered by ProV, followed by a practical examination.
The written exam is administered by ProV. After passing the theory/written exam, applicants are notified by the Exam Coordinator with instructions for scheduling the practical exam.Official source
Apply for License Click to apply for a license.Official source
Out-of-state licensees may apply by endorsement for an examination waiver. Upload the current license and arrange for the licensing board to send certification directly to the DC board.
If you are licensed in another state, you can apply for a DC license by endorsement (exam waiver). You will need to upload a copy of your current out-of-state license and request a Letter of Certification from the State Board where you are currently licensed. This certification must be sent directly to the DC BoardOfficial source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageFirst-time renewals are exempt from continuing education.
First time license renewals are exempt.Official source
All cosmetology and specialty licenses expire on April 15th of even-numbered years, regardless of when they were issued.
All cosmetology and specialty licenses expire on April 15th of even-numbered years, regardless of when they were issued.Official source
6 hours
DC Barber, Cosmetology, and Specialty licensees must complete six CE credits during each two-year cycle period to renew a practitioner license.Official source
Two hours in health, safety or welfare; four hours of general electives.
Two hours must be in health, safety, and/or welfare subjects. Four hours must consist of general elective courses.Official source
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$65
Initial Licensing Application Fee: $65.00Official source
$110
$92
Examination/Re-examination Fee: $92, payable to ProV when scheduling the examOfficial source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
All cosmetology and specialty licenses expire on April 15th of even-numbered years, regardless of when they were issued.
All cosmetology and specialty licenses expire on April 15th of even-numbered years, regardless of when they were issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$110
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology
District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology
District of Columbia Board of Barber and CosmetologyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/board-barber-and-cosmetology
Board of Barber and CosmetologyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/board-barber-and-cosmetology
Apply for License Click to apply for a license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
1,500 hours
1500
Barbers and Cosmetologists – 1500 hoursOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Written examination administered by ProV, followed by a practical examination.
Written examination administered by ProV, followed by a practical examination.
The written exam is administered by ProV. After passing the theory/written exam, applicants are notified by the Exam Coordinator with instructions for scheduling the practical exam.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$65
65
Initial Licensing Application Fee: $65.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$92
92
Examination/Re-examination Fee: $92, payable to ProV when scheduling the examOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All cosmetology and specialty licenses expire on April 15th of even-numbered years, regardless of when they were issued.
All cosmetology and specialty licenses expire on April 15th of even-numbered years, regardless of when they were issued. Applies to: Cosmetologist license
All cosmetology and specialty licenses expire on April 15th of even-numbered years, regardless of when they were issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
6 hours
6
DC Barber, Cosmetology, and Specialty licensees must complete six CE credits during each two-year cycle period to renew a practitioner license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Two hours in health, safety or welfare; four hours of general electives.
Two hours in health, safety or welfare; four hours of general electives.
Two hours must be in health, safety, and/or welfare subjects. Four hours must consist of general elective courses.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Out-of-state licensees may apply by endorsement for an examination waiver. Upload the current license and arrange for the licensing board to send certification directly to the DC board.
Out-of-state licensees may apply by endorsement for an examination waiver. Upload the current license and arrange for the licensing board to send certification directly to the DC board.
If you are licensed in another state, you can apply for a DC license by endorsement (exam waiver). You will need to upload a copy of your current out-of-state license and request a Letter of Certification from the State Board where you are currently licensed. This certification must be sent directly to the DC BoardOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education.
First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education.
First time license renewals are exempt.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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