Required hours: At least 1,550 hours in a board-approved or nationally accredited school/program, or an approved apprenticeship certificate; other school curricula require board review; Exam: At least 75% on the NIC or national theory cosmetology examination. The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences must begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later.
6 hours
One Active License Related to Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences: Six (6) hours of continuing education.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
Application steps: Not verified yet. See the official instructions.
At least 1,550 hours in a board-approved or nationally accredited school/program, or an approved apprenticeship certificate; other school curricula require board review.
Graduation from a board-approved or nationally-accredited barbering and cosmetology school/program verifying completion of a minimum of 1,550 hours; If the applicant graduated from an apprenticeship program, the applicant must request that the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship submit a certificate of completionOfficial source
At least 75% on the NIC or national theory cosmetology examination.
Passing score of 75% or higher on the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. (NIC) or national theory cosmetology exam.Official source
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
BOARD OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY ARTS AND SCIENCESOfficial source
Apply for a Barbering & Cosmetology LicenseOfficial source
Apply online for a barbering and cosmetology license in Iowa.Official source
Endorsement is available to applicants holding an active license in another jurisdiction for at least 12 of the last 24 months, subject to application and verification requirements.
who has held an active license under the laws of such other jurisdiction for at least 12 months during the past 24 months.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
All persons providing services in the regulated practice disciplines must hold a board-issued license.
All persons providing services in one or more practice disciplines shall hold a license issued by the board.Official source
The first renewal after initial licensing is exempt from CE. The six-hour requirement covers one active non-instructor license; multiple licenses require additional hours.
First Renewal Period after Receiving Initial License: Exempt from continuing education requirements. One Active License Related to Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences: Six (6) hours of continuing education. Two Active Licenses Related to Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences: Ten (10) hours of continuing education.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences must begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later.
The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences shall begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later.Official source
All licensees must renew on a biennial basis.
All licensees shall renew on a biennial basis.Official source
6 hours
One Active License Related to Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences: Six (6) hours of continuing education.Official source
A minimum if four (4) hours specific to the license discipline; and A minimum of two (2) hours in the areas of Iowa barbering & cosmetology laws, rules and infection control.
A minimum if four (4) hours specific to the license discipline; and A minimum of two (2) hours in the areas of Iowa barbering & cosmetology laws, rules and infection control.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
View renewal deadlines, fees and CE
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
License lookup link: Not verified yet. Check the licensing agency or browse license lookup by state.
The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences must begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later.
The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences shall begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
BOARD OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY ARTS AND SCIENCESOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/barbering-cosmetology/licensure/how-do-i-barber-cosmetology-license
Apply for a Barbering & Cosmetology LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/barbering-cosmetology/licensure/how-do-i-barber-cosmetology-license
Apply online for a barbering and cosmetology license in Iowa.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
At least 1,550 hours in a board-approved or nationally accredited school/program, or an approved apprenticeship certificate; other school curricula require board review.
At least 1,550 hours in a board-approved or nationally accredited school/program, or an approved apprenticeship certificate; other school curricula require board review.
Graduation from a board-approved or nationally-accredited barbering and cosmetology school/program verifying completion of a minimum of 1,550 hours; If the applicant graduated from an apprenticeship program, the applicant must request that the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship submit a certificate of completionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
At least 75% on the NIC or national theory cosmetology examination.
At least 75% on the NIC or national theory cosmetology examination.
Passing score of 75% or higher on the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. (NIC) or national theory cosmetology exam.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All licensees must renew on a biennial basis.
2
All licensees shall renew on a biennial basis.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences must begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later.
The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences shall begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later. Applies to: Cosmetologist license
The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences shall begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
6 hours
6
One Active License Related to Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences: Six (6) hours of continuing education.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A minimum if four (4) hours specific to the license discipline; and A minimum of two (2) hours in the areas of Iowa barbering & cosmetology laws, rules and infection control.
For one active non-instructor license: four discipline-specific hours and two hours in Iowa laws, rules and infection control.
A minimum if four (4) hours specific to the license discipline; and A minimum of two (2) hours in the areas of Iowa barbering & cosmetology laws, rules and infection control.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Endorsement is available to applicants holding an active license in another jurisdiction for at least 12 of the last 24 months, subject to application and verification requirements.
Endorsement is available to applicants holding an active license in another jurisdiction for at least 12 of the last 24 months, subject to application and verification requirements.
who has held an active license under the laws of such other jurisdiction for at least 12 months during the past 24 months.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All persons providing services in the regulated practice disciplines must hold a board-issued license.
All persons providing services in the regulated practice disciplines must hold a board-issued license.
All persons providing services in one or more practice disciplines shall hold a license issued by the board.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The first renewal after initial licensing is exempt from CE. The six-hour requirement covers one active non-instructor license; multiple licenses require additional hours.
The first renewal after initial licensing is exempt from CE. The six-hour requirement covers one active non-instructor license; multiple licenses require additional hours.
First Renewal Period after Receiving Initial License: Exempt from continuing education requirements. One Active License Related to Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences: Six (6) hours of continuing education. Two Active Licenses Related to Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences: Ten (10) hours of continuing education.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Not yet verified: license fee — see the official agency.
Choose a free reminder channel for the dates you follow.
Following: Iowa Cosmetology License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)
Subscribe for updates as deadlines change. Alerts are included for 9:00 AM Central, 14, 3 and 1 day before. Your calendar app controls refresh speed and may require you to enable alerts for this calendar. The .ics download is a one-time copy.
No open, fixed deadline is recorded for this topic. This feed stays empty until one is listed.
Free notifications for Iowa Cosmetology License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026). Uses the same reminder dates as the calendar, with quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM in your device’s time zone.
On iPhone or iPad (iOS 16.4 or later): open this page in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. Open LicenseCalendar from that icon, return to this topic, and tap Get alerts on this device.
Choose filing or expiration details for email reminders. Confirm by email; unsubscribe in one click.
Join the waitlist with your email. Planned pricing: $2.99/month or $24/year for LicenseCalendar; $4.99/month for all Calendar sites. Plain alerts, no ads.
Email interest only. No phone number, payment or text messages. Privacy policy
Neighboring states use Census adjacency data, including water and point boundaries.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026.
Not legal or tax advice. Confirm with the official agency before filing.