A license is required for cosmetology services provided for a fee.
$35
School curriculum: 1,600 hours.
Pass the state-approved practical and written examinations administered through Prov.
You must renew your license every 2 years. You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Washington Department of Licensing
17 years old
School curriculum: 1,600 hours.
Pass the state-approved practical and written examinations administered through Prov.
You must pass the state-approved practical and written exams . We have partnered with Prov to administer the exams.Official source
Applicants at least 17 with an active, good-standing out-of-state license must document passage of that jurisdiction's approved examinations and submit an application and licensing fee.
Get a license by reciprocity If you are at least 17 years old and an active license from another state, you can apply for a reciprocity license. 1. Gather the required documents and forms License by reciprocity applicants must provide all of the following: Application form Complete the Cosmetologist, Hair Designer, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, or Master Esthetician License, Renewal, Reinstatement, or Reciprocity Application form above. Proof of a license in good standing You must provide proof of an active license in good standing in another jurisdiction. Proof you have passed an exam You must provide proof you have passed that jurisdiction's approved exam(s). 2. Submit your application Choose the method that works best for you. You must pay the Cosmetology licensing fee when you submit your application.Official source
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Open the official agency pageA license is required for cosmetology services provided for a fee.
Anyone who provides cosmetology, barber, manicure, esthetician, master esthetician, or hair design services for a fee.Official source
Renewal instructions and online access: https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/cosmetology/renew-or-reinstate-your-license-cosmetologists.
Cosmetologist fees: initial license $35; reciprocity $60; renewal $66; late renewal $131.
You must renew your license every 2 years. You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires.
You must renew your license every 2 years. You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires. There will be a late fee if you don't renew before the expiration.Official source
2 years
You must renew your license every 2 years.Official source
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$35
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You must renew your license every 2 years. You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires.
You must renew your license every 2 years. You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires. There will be a late fee if you don't renew before the expiration.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$35
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
17 years old
17
you must be at least 17 years old.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
School curriculum: 1,600 hours.
School curriculum: 1,600 hours.
(i) Cosmetologist, 1,600 hours;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the state-approved practical and written examinations administered through Prov.
Pass the state-approved practical and written examinations administered through Prov.
You must pass the state-approved practical and written exams . We have partnered with Prov to administer the exams.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A license is required for cosmetology services provided for a fee.
A license is required for cosmetology services provided for a fee.
Anyone who provides cosmetology, barber, manicure, esthetician, master esthetician, or hair design services for a fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal instructions and online access: https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/cosmetology/renew-or-reinstate-your-license-cosmetologists.
Renewal instructions and online access: https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/cosmetology/renew-or-reinstate-your-license-cosmetologists.
Renew your license onlineOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Cosmetologist fees: initial license $35; reciprocity $60; renewal $66; late renewal $131.
Cosmetologist fees: initial license $35; reciprocity $60; renewal $66; late renewal $131.
Cosmetologist $35 $60 $66 $131Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Washington Department of Licensing
Washington Department of Licensing
Department of LicensingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/cosmetology/get-your-license-cosmetology
Get your license: CosmetologyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/cosmetology/get-your-license-cosmetology
Apply for your license onlineOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
You must renew your license every 2 years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
You must renew your license every 2 years. You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires.
You must renew your license every 2 years. You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires. Applies to: Cosmetologist license renewal
You must renew your license every 2 years. You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires. There will be a late fee if you don't renew before the expiration.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Applicants at least 17 with an active, good-standing out-of-state license must document passage of that jurisdiction's approved examinations and submit an application and licensing fee.
Applicants at least 17 with an active, good-standing out-of-state license must document passage of that jurisdiction's approved examinations and submit an application and licensing fee.
Get a license by reciprocity If you are at least 17 years old and an active license from another state, you can apply for a reciprocity license. 1. Gather the required documents and forms License by reciprocity applicants must provide all of the following: Application form Complete the Cosmetologist, Hair Designer, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, or Master Esthetician License, Renewal, Reinstatement, or Reciprocity Application form above. Proof of a license in good standing You must provide proof of an active license in good standing in another jurisdiction. Proof you have passed an exam You must provide proof you have passed that jurisdiction's approved exam(s). 2. Submit your application Choose the method that works best for you. You must pay the Cosmetology licensing fee when you submit your application.Official source
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