How to Get a Cosmetologist License in Mississippi (2026)
Quick answer
The practitioner renewal form lists a $50 fee; licensees age 70 or older pay no renewal fee with proof of age.
Required hours
1,500 hours
Exam
Submit the practitioner testing application and required documents before sitting for the written/theory examination.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
How do I get this license?
Check the licensing authority
Board
Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING
Official sourceOfficial agency page
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
APPLICATION TO TEST FOR PRACTITIONER LICENSE
Official sourceCheck your qualifications
Education
Proof of tenth-grade completion; the form exempts certain crossover or previously licensed Mississippi applicants from submitting that proof.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Proof of successful completion of 10th grade*; If yes, attach a color copy of your MS practitioner license. You are not required to attach proof of successful completion of 10th grade.
Official sourceRequired hours
1,500 hours
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Cosmetology: Course length – 1500 hours
Official sourceExam
Submit the practitioner testing application and required documents before sitting for the written/theory examination.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
This form must be completed and accompanied by the following attachments before an applicant may sit for the written/theory exam:
Official sourcePrepare your application
Apply with the agency
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
This form must be completed and accompanied by the following attachments before an applicant may sit for the written/theory exam:
Official sourceConfirm your next step with the agency
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency page
What else should I know?
Agency guidance
The practitioner renewal form lists a $50 fee; licensees age 70 or older pay no renewal fee with proof of age.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Non-refundable $50.00 fee payable by check or money order. If you are 70 years old or older, there is no fee for your license. Please provide proof of age.Official source
When do I renew, and is CE required?
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
What does it cost?
Application fee
$25
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Non-refundable $25.00 application fee payable by check or money order.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Which official sources support this guide?
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERINGOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.msbcb.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Application-to-Test-for-Practicioner-License-V4.2026.pdf
APPLICATION TO TEST FOR PRACTITIONER LICENSEOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.msbcb.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Application-to-Test-for-Practicioner-License-V4.2026.pdf
This form must be completed and accompanied by the following attachments before an applicant may sit for the written/theory exam:Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Proof of tenth-grade completion; the form exempts certain crossover or previously licensed Mississippi applicants from submitting that proof.
Proof of tenth-grade completion; the form exempts certain crossover or previously licensed Mississippi applicants from submitting that proof.
Proof of successful completion of 10th grade*; If yes, attach a color copy of your MS practitioner license. You are not required to attach proof of successful completion of 10th grade.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
1,500 hours
1500
Cosmetology: Course length – 1500 hoursOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Submit the practitioner testing application and required documents before sitting for the written/theory examination.
Submit the practitioner testing application and required documents before sitting for the written/theory examination.
This form must be completed and accompanied by the following attachments before an applicant may sit for the written/theory exam:Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$25
25
Non-refundable $25.00 application fee payable by check or money order.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The practitioner renewal form lists a $50 fee; licensees age 70 or older pay no renewal fee with proof of age.
The practitioner renewal form lists a $50 fee; licensees age 70 or older pay no renewal fee with proof of age.
Non-refundable $50.00 fee payable by check or money order. If you are 70 years old or older, there is no fee for your license. Please provide proof of age.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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