Minnesota Cosmetology License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
Quick answer
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year.
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
When is Minnesota cosmetology license renewal due?
Renewal cycle in years
Not verified yet
Exact renewal deadline rule
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
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 Minnesota?
Renewal fee
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What are the continuing education requirements?
CE hours
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
CE topics and conditions
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 · 2 official sources
How do I renew my cosmetology license online in Minnesota?
Online renewal link: Not verified yet. Check the official agency for renewal instructions.
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Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
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)
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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
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