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Frequently Asked Questions

Individual Licensing Information

 
 

I can't find my license. What do I mail in to renew

You can download, print, and complete the Lost Renewal Form form. Send in the form
along with your payment and your renewal request will be processed.

 

I would like to get a Louisiana cosmetology license. What are the hour and examination requirements?


If you have never held a license to practice as a cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist, you must meet the following requirements to obtain a LA license:

Cosmetologist:
  • 1500 hours in an approved cosmetology school's cosmetologist curriculum
  • Passage of the required State Board examinations
Esthetician
  • 750 hours in an approved cosmetology school's esthetician curriculum
  • Passage of the required State Board examinations
Manicurist
  • 500 hours in an approved cosmetology school's manicuring curriculum
  • Passage of the required State Board examinations
* Some schools may require more than the hours listed above. Please download the list of schools located under the schools tab for detaild information regarding each of the school's offered courses and hour requirements.

I used to have a Louisiana license, but my license is expired. How do I renew and how much will it be?

If your license has been expired for less than 3 years (36 months) you must submit either a copy of your license, the renewal portion attached to your license or download, print and complete a lost renewal form along with the proper fee. See below examples of the fees IF YOU LIVE IN LA AND HAVE A LA ADDRESS
Expired 1 year $50.00 $25.00 license fee + $25.00 late fee
Expired 2 years $100.00 $25.00 license fee + $25.00 late fee
If you live out of state and/or have an out of state mailing address the above fees are doubled. Out of state renewals that are not late are $50.00 annually.
If your license has been expired for more than 3 years (36 months), you must take a restoration exam prior to restoring your license.  Please contact the board office at (225) 756-3404 ext 215 for appropriate fee and exam information.
Click here for restoration exam information
 

How can I obtain my LA license if I am licensed in another state?

Louisiana recognizes the cosmetology esthetician, manicurist and instructor's licenses of all other states with some exceptions.  Please complete a reciprocity application along with the required information and fees.
Click here for a list of Reciprocity applications
Click here for a list of states that do not require a license certification
Click here if you are licensed in the state of Florida
 

How can I get my LA license if I am licensed in another country

Please complete a foreign reciprocity application along with the required information and fees.
Click here for a Foreign Reciprocity application
 

I am licensed in Louisiana but I am moving and would like to transfer my license to another state.  How do I transfer my LA license?

 You must contact that specific state for transfer information; however, most states require that the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology submit a certification of licensure
Click here to request an affidavit or certification of license for transfer

Student's xxxxxxxxxxxxxNotice
 
11622 Sunbelt Court Baton Rouge, LA 70809 866-257-7901 (toll free) 225-756-3404 (local) 225-756-3410 (fax)
Notice General Public: In compliance with Act 655 of the 2018 Regular Session, the LSBC hereby gives notice to its licensees and applicants of their opportunity to file a complaint abouit board actions and board procedures. You may submit such complaints to one or more of the following organizations: (--1st--) Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology: Submit in writing to: LSBC, 11622 Sunbelt Ct., Baton Rouge, LA 70809; lsbc.louisiana@la.gov; (225) 756-3404 (--2nd--) Committee on House & Governmental Affairs, La. House of Representatives: Submit to: H&GA@legis.la.gov or Committee on House & Governmental Affairs, La. House of Representatives, PO Box 44486, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (225)342-2403 (--3rd--) Committee on Senate & Governmental Affairs, La Senate: Submit to: S&G@legis.la.gov or Committee on Senate & Governmental Affairs; La Senatoe PO Box 94183, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (225)342-9845 يلا شوت بث مباشر