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March 2025
Renew your cosmetology license now
If your cosmetology license expires on April 30, 2025, you need to renew now! You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires. There will be a late fee if you don’t renew before your license expires. There may be a delay in receiving your new license if you wait to renew.
What do I need to do?
Renew your license before April 30, 2025 to avoid delay. Renewing online is faster, and you can print your new license as soon as you complete the renewal. Learn how to log in or sign up.
To renew your license by mail, follow the instructions on the renewal form.
How will I get my license?
If you renew online, we’ll send you an email about how to print your license. If you want a copy of your paper license, you can request that online or when mailing your renewal form.
Please ensure you're prepared for the upcoming renewal. If you have questions or need help, please contact us at plssunit@dol.wa.gov.
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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