Minimum age: 18 years old; Required hours: School route: complete a 1,500-hour cosmetology course from a licensed school; Education: High school graduation or equivalent; Exam: Pass the NIC Cosmetology theory and practical examinations with at least 75%. Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses Regular renewal dates: (Individuals): Jan 2nd - March 1st.
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High school graduation or equivalent.
Have graduated high school or its equivalentOfficial source
School route: complete a 1,500-hour cosmetology course from a licensed school.
Completed a 1500-hour cosmetology course from a licensed schoolOfficial source
Pass the NIC Cosmetology theory and practical examinations with at least 75%.
Passed the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) Cosmetology theory and practical exams with at least a 75%Official source
Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Montana Board of Barbers and CosmetologistsOfficial source
Please click to apply for the cosmetologist license using the Online Application.Official source
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Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses Regular renewal dates: (Individuals): Jan 2nd - March 1st
Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses Regular renewal dates: (Individuals): Jan 2nd - March 1stOfficial source
Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses
Biennial Renewal for Individual LicensesOfficial source
Only teachers have continuing education requirements.
Only teachers have continuing education requirements.Official source
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Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses Regular renewal dates: (Individuals): Jan 2nd - March 1st
Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses Regular renewal dates: (Individuals): Jan 2nd - March 1stOfficial source
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18 years old
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At least 18 years oldOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
High school graduation or equivalent.
High school graduation or equivalent.
Have graduated high school or its equivalentOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
School route: complete a 1,500-hour cosmetology course from a licensed school.
School route: complete a 1,500-hour cosmetology course from a licensed school.
Completed a 1500-hour cosmetology course from a licensed schoolOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the NIC Cosmetology theory and practical examinations with at least 75%.
Pass the NIC Cosmetology theory and practical examinations with at least 75%.
Passed the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) Cosmetology theory and practical exams with at least a 75%Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal fee: $80.
Renewal fee: $80.
Renewal Fee: $80 (All Fees are Non-Refundable)Official source
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Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Montana Board of Barbers and CosmetologistsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/barber-and-cosmetologists/license-information/cosmetologist
CosmetologistOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/barber-and-cosmetologists/license-information/cosmetologist
Please click to apply for the cosmetologist license using the Online Application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses
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Biennial Renewal for Individual LicensesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses Regular renewal dates: (Individuals): Jan 2nd - March 1st
Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses Regular renewal dates: (Individuals): Jan 2nd - March 1st Applies to: Cosmetologist license renewal
Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses Regular renewal dates: (Individuals): Jan 2nd - March 1stOfficial source
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Only teachers have continuing education requirements.
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Only teachers have continuing education requirements.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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