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Individual Licensing Information
 
 

I have never had a license

If you have never held a license to practice as a cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist, you must meet the following requirements and apply for a license:
Cosmetologist:
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Have a satisfactorily completed 10th grade from an approved high school
  • 1500 hours in an approved cosmetology school cosmetologist curriculum
  • Passage of the required State Board examinations
  • Payment of proper fees
Esthetician
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Have a satisfactorily completed 10th grade from an approved high school
  • 750 hours in an approved cosmetology school cosmetologist curriculum
  • Passage of the required State Board examinations
  • Payment of proper fees
Manicurist
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Have a satisfactorily completed 10th grade from an approved high school
  • 500 hours in an approved cosmetology school cosmetologist curriculum
  • Passage of the required State Board examinations
  • Payment of proper fees
 

I used to have a Louisiana license, but my license is expired

If your license has been expired for less than 3 years (36 months) you must subit a copy of your license or the renewal portion along with the proper fee.
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 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 214 for appropriate fee and exam information.
Click here for restoration exam information
 

I am licensed in another state
Louisiana recognizes the cosmetology esthetician and manicurist licenses of all other states.  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
 

I am licensed in another country
Please complete a 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
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
 
 
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