Minimum age: 17 years old; Required hours: 1,550 hours; Exam: Original passing results, no more than one year old, for general theory, written practical, and Minnesota laws and rules tests. Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year.
17 years old
Applicants for a cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or eyelash technician license who have not been licensed in other states must be at least 17 years oldOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
Application steps: Not verified yet. See the official instructions.
17 years old
Applicants for a cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or eyelash technician license who have not been licensed in other states must be at least 17 years oldOfficial source
Original passing results, no more than one year old, for general theory, written practical, and Minnesota laws and rules tests.
original passing test results no more than one year old of the following board-approved tests for the license sought: (1) general theory test; (2) written practical test; and (3) test on Minnesota laws and rules;Official source
Minnesota Board of Cosmetology
The Minnesota Board of Cosmetology regulates the practice of all cosmetology practitioners, educators, salons, and schools.Official source
Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/cosmetology/Official source
Complete the Initial Operator License ApplicationOfficial source
Domestic transfers require the transfer application, direct certifications from every state where licensed and original passing results for required exams.
Complete the Domestic License Transfer Application Contact each state in which you have been licensed and request to have Certification(s) of Licensure sent directly to the Board office Include original passing results from required examsOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 4 official sources
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year.
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year.Official source
3 years
Licensing in each classification shall be for a period of three years.Official source
Complete the 4-hour core continuing education course (safety, infection control, laws and rules) Complete the 4-hour professional practice continuing education course (various Board-approved topics)
Complete the 4-hour core continuing education course (safety, infection control, laws and rules) Complete the 4-hour professional practice continuing education course (various Board-approved topics)Official source
Four core hours: one in state laws/rules and three in health, safety and infection control; plus four professional practice hours from an approved provider.
One credit hour of the requirement must include instruction pertaining to state laws and rules governing the practice of cosmetology. Three credit hours must include instruction pertaining to health, safety, and infection control matters the applicant must also complete a four credit hour continuing education course from a board-approved continuing education providerOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 4 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.
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year.
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year.Official source
$155
$155 for each initial licenseOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 8 official sources
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Minnesota Board of Cosmetology
Minnesota Board of Cosmetology
The Minnesota Board of Cosmetology regulates the practice of all cosmetology practitioners, educators, salons, and schools.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://mn.gov/boards/cosmetology/
Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/cosmetology/Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://mn.gov/boards/cosmetology/practitioners/new-licensees/
Complete the Initial Operator License ApplicationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
17 years old
17
Applicants for a cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or eyelash technician license who have not been licensed in other states must be at least 17 years oldOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
1,550 hours
1550
1,550 hours for a cosmetologistOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Original passing results, no more than one year old, for general theory, written practical, and Minnesota laws and rules tests.
Original passing results, no more than one year old, for general theory, written practical, and Minnesota laws and rules tests.
original passing test results no more than one year old of the following board-approved tests for the license sought: (1) general theory test; (2) written practical test; and (3) test on Minnesota laws and rules;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$40
40
$40 for each initial license application feeOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
3 years
3
Licensing in each classification shall be for a period of three years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year.
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year. Applies to: Cosmetologist license
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Complete the 4-hour core continuing education course (safety, infection control, laws and rules) Complete the 4-hour professional practice continuing education course (various Board-approved topics)
8
Complete the 4-hour core continuing education course (safety, infection control, laws and rules) Complete the 4-hour professional practice continuing education course (various Board-approved topics)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Four core hours: one in state laws/rules and three in health, safety and infection control; plus four professional practice hours from an approved provider.
Four core hours: one in state laws/rules and three in health, safety and infection control; plus four professional practice hours from an approved provider.
One credit hour of the requirement must include instruction pertaining to state laws and rules governing the practice of cosmetology. Three credit hours must include instruction pertaining to health, safety, and infection control matters the applicant must also complete a four credit hour continuing education course from a board-approved continuing education providerOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Domestic transfers require the transfer application, direct certifications from every state where licensed and original passing results for required exams.
Domestic transfers require the transfer application, direct certifications from every state where licensed and original passing results for required exams.
Complete the Domestic License Transfer Application Contact each state in which you have been licensed and request to have Certification(s) of Licensure sent directly to the Board office Include original passing results from required examsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Choose a free reminder channel for the dates you follow.
Following: Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.