News & updates: Cosmetologists

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Cosmetology license renewals

We currently have higher than normal processing times. If you renewed your license by mail before April 30, 2024, please ignore any renewal letters you may receive. We'll process your license soon.

We process applications in the order we receive them. Once we renew your license, you'll get an email with instructions to view and print it.

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June 2024

Updated national exams and bulletins
The National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) have updated their exams and Candidate Information Bulletins (CIBs). The updated exams and bulletins will be effective on September 3, 2024:

WA Barber 1 Theory Exam
WA Barber 1 Practical Exam

You can find the updated CIBs on the DL Roope website. You'll need to be familiar with them if you're taking your exams on or after September 3, 2024. Previous versions of the exams will no longer be available.

Questions? Please email us at csap@dol.wa.gov.

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