Minimum age: 18 years old; Education: High school diploma, GED, or a U.S; Department of Education-approved ability-to-benefit test; graduation from an approved licensed school or qualifying education in another state under the board's licensure provisions. Renew annually by January 1: complete the board’s form, pay the fee and submit the required information.
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High school diploma, GED, or a U.S. Department of Education-approved ability-to-benefit test; graduation from an approved licensed school or qualifying education in another state under the board's licensure provisions.
Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the “ability to benefit test” approved by the United States Department of Education; (4) Has graduated from a licensed school which has been approved by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (CCTCE), Department of Education in conjunction with CCTCE or Department of Education with the Department of Corrections or has completed education requirements in another state and meets the licensure provisions of the board;Official source
Pass an examination meeting national standards on board-specified subjects; the board may recognize a certificate or similar license in lieu of all or part of its examination.
Has passed an examination that tests the applicant’s knowledge of subjects specified by the board: Provided, That the board may recognize a certificate or similar license in lieu of the examination or part of the examination that the board requires: Provided, however, That any examination meets national standards;Official source
West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
BOARD OF BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS.Official source
§30-27-8. Professional license requirements.Official source
An applicant of good moral character with a valid out-of-state license based on that state's education requirements may qualify. Requirements include no pending charges or prior revocation, the fee, age 18, school/GED/ability-to-benefit qualification, U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility, a physician's health certificate, and other board requirements.
The board shall issue a professional license to practice to an applicant of good moral character who holds a valid license or other authorization to practice in that particular field from another state, if the applicant demonstrates that he or she: (1) Holds a valid license or other authorization to practice in another state which was granted after completion of educational requirements required in another state; (2) Does not have charges pending against his or her valid license or other authorization to practice and has never had a valid license or other authorization to practice revoked; (3) Has paid the applicable fee; (4) Is at least 18 years of age; (5) Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the "ability to benefit test" approved by the United States Department of Education; (6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; (7) Has presented a certificate of health issued by a licensed physician; and (8) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.Official source
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Applicants must present a certificate of health from a licensed physician.
Presents a certificate of health from a licensed physician;Official source
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Renew annually by January 1: complete the board’s form, pay the fee and submit the required information.
A professional licensee and certificate holder shall annually on or before January 1, renew his or her professional license or certificate by completing a form prescribed by the board, paying the renewal fee, and submitting any other information required by the board.Official source
1 years
A professional licensee and certificate holder shall annually on or before January 1, renew his or her professional license or certificate by completing a form prescribed by the board, paying the renewal fee, and submitting any other information required by the board.Official source
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Renew annually by January 1: complete the board’s form, pay the fee and submit the required information.
A professional licensee and certificate holder shall annually on or before January 1, renew his or her professional license or certificate by completing a form prescribed by the board, paying the renewal fee, and submitting any other information required by the board.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
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18 years old
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Is at least eighteen years of age;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
High school diploma, GED, or a U.S. Department of Education-approved ability-to-benefit test; graduation from an approved licensed school or qualifying education in another state under the board's licensure provisions.
High school diploma, GED, or a U.S. Department of Education-approved ability-to-benefit test; graduation from an approved licensed school or qualifying education in another state under the board's licensure provisions.
Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the “ability to benefit test” approved by the United States Department of Education; (4) Has graduated from a licensed school which has been approved by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (CCTCE), Department of Education in conjunction with CCTCE or Department of Education with the Department of Corrections or has completed education requirements in another state and meets the licensure provisions of the board;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass an examination meeting national standards on board-specified subjects; the board may recognize a certificate or similar license in lieu of all or part of its examination.
Pass an examination meeting national standards on board-specified subjects; the board may recognize a certificate or similar license in lieu of all or part of its examination.
Has passed an examination that tests the applicant’s knowledge of subjects specified by the board: Provided, That the board may recognize a certificate or similar license in lieu of the examination or part of the examination that the board requires: Provided, however, That any examination meets national standards;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Applicants must present a certificate of health from a licensed physician.
Applicants must present a certificate of health from a licensed physician.
Presents a certificate of health from a licensed physician;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
BOARD OF BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://code.wvlegislature.gov/30-27-8/
§30-27-8. Professional license requirements.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
1 years
1
A professional licensee and certificate holder shall annually on or before January 1, renew his or her professional license or certificate by completing a form prescribed by the board, paying the renewal fee, and submitting any other information required by the board.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew annually by January 1: complete the board’s form, pay the fee and submit the required information.
A professional licensee and certificate holder shall annually on or before January 1, renew his or her professional license or certificate by completing a form prescribed by the board, paying the renewal fee, and submitting any other information required by the board. Applies to: Professional license renewal
A professional licensee and certificate holder shall annually on or before January 1, renew his or her professional license or certificate by completing a form prescribed by the board, paying the renewal fee, and submitting any other information required by the board.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
An applicant of good moral character with a valid out-of-state license based on that state's education requirements may qualify. Requirements include no pending charges or prior revocation, the fee, age 18, school/GED/ability-to-benefit qualification, U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility, a physician's health certificate, and other board requirements.
An applicant of good moral character with a valid out-of-state license based on that state's education requirements may qualify. Requirements include no pending charges or prior revocation, the fee, age 18, school/GED/ability-to-benefit qualification, U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility, a physician's health certificate, and other board requirements.
The board shall issue a professional license to practice to an applicant of good moral character who holds a valid license or other authorization to practice in that particular field from another state, if the applicant demonstrates that he or she: (1) Holds a valid license or other authorization to practice in another state which was granted after completion of educational requirements required in another state; (2) Does not have charges pending against his or her valid license or other authorization to practice and has never had a valid license or other authorization to practice revoked; (3) Has paid the applicable fee; (4) Is at least 18 years of age; (5) Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the "ability to benefit test" approved by the United States Department of Education; (6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; (7) Has presented a certificate of health issued by a licensed physician; and (8) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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