See various fees associated with cosmetology licenses.
Forms of payment
We cannot accept payments over the phone.
Exam fees
Pay exam fees directly to the examination provider, D.L. Roope Administrations Inc. (dlroope.com).
Licensing fees
- If you're paying online, pay with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express (no gift cards)
- Make checks or money orders payable to Department of Licensing
Professional license fees
|
Type of license |
Get a license | Reciprocity | Renew | Late renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | $35 | $60 | $66 | $131 |
| Barber | $35 | $60 | $66 | $131 |
| Manicurist | $35 | $60 | $66 | $131 |
| Hair design | $35 | $60 | $66 | $131 |
| Esthetician | $35 | $60 | $66 | $131 |
| Master esthetics | $35 | $60 | $66 | $131 |
| Instructor | $35 | $60 | $66 | $131 |
| Salon/Shop | $121 | N/A | $121 | $181 |
| Mobile Unit | $121 | N/A | $121 | $181 |
| Personal Service | $121 | N/A | $121 | $181 |
| School | $330 | N/A | $330 | $523 |
| Post-Secondary school | $330 | N/A | $330 | $523 |
Shop license fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Salon/Shop license application (permanent cosmetics)* | $15 |
| Salon/Shop license renewal (permanent cosmetics)* | $15 |
| License print fee |
$5 |
Shop license fees
*If you have an individual artist license and an artist shop location license to practice permanent cosmetics and an operator license, you may qualify for a reduced license fee for your salon shop license if it's at the same location as your artist shop location license. Contact us at 360-664-6626 or DOLCosmo@dol.wa.gov to see if you qualify.