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Cosmetology
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- B.C.E.N.T. CE Sponsor
- B.C.E.N.T. Domestic Violence
- Cosmetologist
- Cosmetology School-State Owned - In Renewal!
- Off-Site Cosmetology School
- Cosmetology C.E. Sponsor
- Cosmetology School - In Renewal!
- Cosmetology Teacher - In Renewal!
- Cosmetology Clinic Teacher - In Renewal!
- Salon/Shop Registration - In Renewal!
License Information
Online Renewal & Instructions
- Online Renewal Instructions
- Click Here to Start Your Online Renewal!
Please allow 2-4 business days for your license to post in our systems and your license status to update. - NOTE: If an applicant misses the renewal window and the online portal does not allow you to renew after it concludes, you must reinstate their license by requesting a Reinstatement application from IDFPR.
Notices
- We have a new Third Party Authorization for licensure applicants, which may be found here! This is for applicants to authorize individuals or companies to contact IDFPR on your behalf regarding your application. All other versions of the form will no longer be accepted by the Department starting May 1, 2024.
- Law Requires Domestic Violence Training for Select
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsors
- Notice: Hair Smoothing Products Might Cause Health Risk
Reactivate Your License
Cosmetologist License Application
Cosmetology Teacher Licensee Application
Cosmetology School/CE Provider Registration Application
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsor
- Cosmetology School Registration
- Cosmetology School Approval to Teach Esthetics
- Cosmetology School Approval to Teach Nail Technology
- Cosmetology School Approval to Teach Barber
- Cosmetology School Approval to Teach Hair Braiding
- Continuing Education Sponsor Registration
- Continuing Education Out-of-State Sponsor - Registration
Resources & Publications
- Department FAQs
- Barber, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Hair Braider or Nail Technician Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Change Your Address
- Name and Address Change Form
- Request Certification/Verification
- Statement Regarding Fish Pedicures
- Statement Regarding Lasers
- Approved CE Sponsors
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsors
- List of Schools
- Reasonable Accommodation Request - Examinees with Disabilities
- Statement on Prohibited Practices
- Application to classify records as confidential