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, Prov.
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.