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License applications, renewals, and updates
Use one of these contact methods if you are applying for, renewing, or updating your salon, shop, personal service, or mobile unit license:
Phone
Call us at 360-664-6626.
Our call center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Email us at DOLCosmo@dol.wa.gov
Mailing addresses
Be sure you use the correct mailing address based on what you're trying to do.
Forms with payments
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3401
Mail without payments
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9026
Olympia, WA 98507
UPS and FedEx
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Education unit
If you have questions regarding education for cosmetologists, please choose one of the methods below, based on what works best for you.
Phone
Call us at 360-664-6651.
Our call center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Email us at csap@dol.wa.gov.