Agencies
Services
Nail Technology
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Nail Technician, Licensed
- Nail Technology Teacher, Licensed
- Nail Technology School
- Salon/Shop Registration
NOTICE: IDFPR Introduces New Online Licensing System!
On October 30, 2024, IDFPR launched CORE, a new online system for professionals to apply for licensure in Illinois.
New applications for Nail Technician School and Domestic Violence CE Sponsor are now available in CORE.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system by going here.
License Information
Notices
- Continuing Education Variance Effective May 30, 2025
- IDFPR Issues Memo Regarding Medical Spa Services
In recent years, numerous medical spas (“medspas”) have opened in Illinois. A variety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures are performed in this setting, including injections of botulinum toxin (Botox), injections of weight loss medications, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, platelet rich plasma, and vitamins.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), issued this memo on December 2, 2024 that outlines key responsibilities of medspas, includes information for compliance with IDFPR and IDPH regulations, and the need to make infection prevention a priority. - 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.
- August 21, 2025 | Statement Regarding P.A. 103-0851 (Skin Growth Education)
Reactivate Your License
Nail Technician License Application
- Nail Technician Candidate Study Guide
- Nail Techology Requirements for Licensure
- Nail Technician Online Examination
- Nail Technician Endorsement
- Salon/Shop Registration: Online Application
- Salon/Shop Registration: Paper Application
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing
- Verification of Experience Supporting Document (VE-COB)
Salons & Shops
Nail Technology Teacher/School/CE Sponsor License Applications
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsor Requirements for Licensure
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsor Registration
- Nail Technology Teacher Candidate Study Guide
- Nail Technology Teacher CE Fact Sheet
- Nail Technology Teacher Online Examination
- Nail Technology Teacher Acceptance of Examination
- Nail Technology Teacher Endorsement
- Nail Technology School Registration
- Continuing Education Sponsor Registration
- Continuing Education Out-of-State Sponsor Registration
- Petition for Restoration
License Maintenance
Resources & Publications
- IDFPR Sign for Salons and Shops
- Department FAQs
- Barber, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Hair Braider or NailTechnician Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Change Your Address
- Statement Regarding Fish Pedicures
- Statement Regarding Lasers
- Approved CE Sponsors
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsors
- Licensed BCENT Schools
- Reasonable Accommodation & Religious Accommodation Request Form for Examinees
- Application to classify records as confidential
