Cosmetology covers services to the hair, head, face, neck or scalp.
1,000 hours
Pass both New York State written and practical examinations.
Licenses are eligible for renewal 90 days before the expiration date printed on the license.
Alternative route: applicants with five years of legal cosmetology-equivalent experience outside New York may apply with satisfactory education and experience evidence.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
New York State Department of State
The Department of State may waive the New York State schooling requirementOfficial source
1,000 hours
Complete a 1,000 hour approved course of studyOfficial source
Pass both New York State written and practical examinations.
pass both the New York State written and practical examinations.Official source
Alternative route: applicants with five years of legal cosmetology-equivalent experience outside New York may apply with satisfactory education and experience evidence.
Any individual having five years of legal experience in an occupation equivalent to cosmetology may apply for a New York State license by submitting satisfactory evidence of education and experience.Official source
Endorsement or reciprocity depends on the Department's jurisdiction lists and requires an original certification from the jurisdiction holding the equivalent license.
An applicant who holds a Cosmetology license in another jurisdiction may obtain a Cosmetology license in New York through endorsement or reciprocity . Refer to the Cosmetology endorsement or reciprocity lists to determine if you qualify for licensure based on endorsement or reciprocity. An applicant must submit an original certification from the jurisdiction where s/he holds an equivalent license.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageCosmetology covers services to the hair, head, face, neck or scalp.
A cosmetology license allows you to provide service to the hair, head, face, neck or scalp of a human being.Official source
Written and practical exam fees are $15 each; the renewal fee is $40.
$40 renewal fee $15 written exam fee $15 practical exam feeOfficial source
Applicants qualifying through New York education must complete a one-hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness course.
Effective June 17, 2020, all operator applicants qualifying based on the completion of NYS education must complete a 1- hour course on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness.Official source
A physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner must complete health certification; apply within 30 days of signing.
Be examined by a physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. The physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner must complete and date the Health Certification section of the application. You must submit your application within 30 days after the health certification is signed and dated.Official source
Renew or update online through the NY Business Express portal; instructions: https://dos.ny.gov/renew-or-update-cosmetology-license.
You can renew or update your license online through the New York Business Express (NYBE) portal.Official source
Licenses are eligible for renewal 90 days before the expiration date printed on the license.
Licenses are eligible for renewal 90 days before the expiration date printed on the license.Official source
4 years
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$40
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Licenses are eligible for renewal 90 days before the expiration date printed on the license.
Licenses are eligible for renewal 90 days before the expiration date printed on the license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
1,000 hours
1000
Complete a 1,000 hour approved course of studyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass both New York State written and practical examinations.
Pass both New York State written and practical examinations.
pass both the New York State written and practical examinations.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Alternative route: applicants with five years of legal cosmetology-equivalent experience outside New York may apply with satisfactory education and experience evidence.
Alternative route: applicants with five years of legal cosmetology-equivalent experience outside New York may apply with satisfactory education and experience evidence.
Any individual having five years of legal experience in an occupation equivalent to cosmetology may apply for a New York State license by submitting satisfactory evidence of education and experience.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Cosmetology covers services to the hair, head, face, neck or scalp.
Cosmetology covers services to the hair, head, face, neck or scalp.
A cosmetology license allows you to provide service to the hair, head, face, neck or scalp of a human being.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Written and practical exam fees are $15 each; the renewal fee is $40.
Written and practical exam fees are $15 each; the renewal fee is $40.
$40 renewal fee $15 written exam fee $15 practical exam feeOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Applicants qualifying through New York education must complete a one-hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness course.
Applicants qualifying through New York education must complete a one-hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness course.
Effective June 17, 2020, all operator applicants qualifying based on the completion of NYS education must complete a 1- hour course on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner must complete health certification; apply within 30 days of signing.
A physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner must complete health certification; apply within 30 days of signing.
Be examined by a physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. The physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner must complete and date the Health Certification section of the application. You must submit your application within 30 days after the health certification is signed and dated.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew or update online through the NY Business Express portal; instructions: https://dos.ny.gov/renew-or-update-cosmetology-license.
Renew or update online through the NY Business Express portal; instructions: https://dos.ny.gov/renew-or-update-cosmetology-license.
You can renew or update your license online through the New York Business Express (NYBE) portal.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
New York State Department of State
New York State Department of State
The Department of State may waive the New York State schooling requirementOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dos.ny.gov/cosmetology
CosmetologyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/answers/cms/a_id/2154/kw/cosmetology
apply onlineOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Endorsement or reciprocity depends on the Department's jurisdiction lists and requires an original certification from the jurisdiction holding the equivalent license.
Endorsement or reciprocity depends on the Department's jurisdiction lists and requires an original certification from the jurisdiction holding the equivalent license.
An applicant who holds a Cosmetology license in another jurisdiction may obtain a Cosmetology license in New York through endorsement or reciprocity . Refer to the Cosmetology endorsement or reciprocity lists to determine if you qualify for licensure based on endorsement or reciprocity. An applicant must submit an original certification from the jurisdiction where s/he holds an equivalent license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
4 years
4
Term of licensure is four years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licenses are eligible for renewal 90 days before the expiration date printed on the license.
Licenses are eligible for renewal 90 days before the expiration date printed on the license. Applies to: Cosmetology renewal eligibility window
Licenses are eligible for renewal 90 days before the expiration date printed on the license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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