Iowa Cosmetology License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
Quick answer
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
Continuing education
One Active License Related to Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences: Six (6) hours of continuing education.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
When is Iowa cosmetology license renewal due?
Renewal cycle in years
Not verified yet
Exact renewal deadline rule
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
Use the expiration date printed on your license. These rules do not establish a personal expiration date.
How much does cosmetology license renewal cost in Iowa?
Renewal fee
Not verified yet
What are the continuing education requirements?
CE hours
6 hours
One Active License Related to Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences: Six (6) hours of continuing education.Official source
CE topics and conditions
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 · 1 official source
What renewal exceptions or conditions apply?
Agency guidance
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 · 1 official source
How do I renew my cosmetology license online in Iowa?
Online renewal link: Not verified yet. Check the official agency for renewal instructions.
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Enter the expiration date on your license, then choose email reminders. Confirm your email to activate them; unsubscribe in one click.
Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
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
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
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