Renewal costs $100 for two years; the initial license may be shorter. Renew via the online portal linked on the agency FAQ.
Cosmetology school curriculum: 1,600 course hours or equivalent credit.
National practical, national written theory, and state law written examinations, each requiring a scaled score of 75.
The original issuance of licenses to practice must be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.
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New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
ISSUING AGENCY: Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.Official source
National practical, national written theory, and state law written examinations, each requiring a scaled score of 75.
B. Examinations for all licenses except instructor licenses are scored in three individual segments, each requiring a minimum segment scaled score of seventy five. The segments are: (1) national practical; (2) national theory written; and (3) state law written.Official source
Cosmetology school curriculum: 1,600 course hours or equivalent credit.
Cosmetology course curriculum - 1600 -course hours or equivalent creditOfficial source
The application and jurisprudence exam can be found on our online licensing portal, NM-PLUS .Official source
Out-of-state licensees submit a reciprocity application, jurisprudence exam and fee through NM-PLUS.
Please complete the reciprocity application, submit the application, jurisprudence exam, and fee. The application and jurisprudence exam can be found on our online licensing portal, NM-PLUS .Official source
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Open the official agency pageRenewal costs $100 for two years; the initial license may be shorter. Renew via the online portal linked on the agency FAQ.
The renewal fee is $100.00 for a 2-year period.Official source
The original issuance of licenses to practice must be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.
The original issuance of licenses to practice shall be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.Official source
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$100
You must also submit the $100 application fee, along with and any other applicable fees, to the Board office through the online licensing portal .Official source
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The original issuance of licenses to practice must be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.
The original issuance of licenses to practice shall be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
National practical, national written theory, and state law written examinations, each requiring a scaled score of 75.
National practical, national written theory, and state law written examinations, each requiring a scaled score of 75.
B. Examinations for all licenses except instructor licenses are scored in three individual segments, each requiring a minimum segment scaled score of seventy five. The segments are: (1) national practical; (2) national theory written; and (3) state law written.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Cosmetology school curriculum: 1,600 course hours or equivalent credit.
Cosmetology school curriculum: 1,600 course hours or equivalent credit.
Cosmetology course curriculum - 1600 -course hours or equivalent creditOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$100
100
You must also submit the $100 application fee, along with and any other applicable fees, to the Board office through the online licensing portal .Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal costs $100 for two years; the initial license may be shorter. Renew via the online portal linked on the agency FAQ.
Renewal costs $100 for two years; the initial license may be shorter. Renew via the online portal linked on the agency FAQ.
The renewal fee is $100.00 for a 2-year period.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
ISSUING AGENCY: Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/barbers-and-cosmetologists/faqs/
Barbers and Cosmetologists: FAQsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/barbers-and-cosmetologists/faqs/
The application and jurisprudence exam can be found on our online licensing portal, NM-PLUS .Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The original issuance of licenses to practice must be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.
The original issuance of licenses to practice shall be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month. Applies to: Cosmetologist license renewal
The original issuance of licenses to practice shall be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Out-of-state licensees submit a reciprocity application, jurisprudence exam and fee through NM-PLUS.
Out-of-state licensees submit a reciprocity application, jurisprudence exam and fee through NM-PLUS.
Please complete the reciprocity application, submit the application, jurisprudence exam, and fee. The application and jurisprudence exam can be found on our online licensing portal, NM-PLUS .Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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