How to Transfer a State Cosmetology License
Cosmetology is an excellent career field. Not only is it a creative profession, but it also allows you to help people feel better about their appearances. If you choose to move to a new state, you will need to transfer your cosmetology license in order to continue working as a beautician in the new state.
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Contact the cosmetology school where you completed your training hours for a copy of your training record. You can also get this information from your state cosmetology licensing board. Before you can transfer your license to a new state, you need to obtain proof of your cosmetology training hours.
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Contact the state board of cosmetology in the state you wish to transfer your license to and ask about the minimum license requirements. Also ask about the requirements for transferring a license. You will need to provide your training hours record to the new state's board of license requirements. In most cases, you'll have to take additional courses, and may need more training hours, to fulfill all the necessary prerequisites detailed by the new state. Be sure to check the specific requirements of each state before attempting to practice cosmetology in a different state.
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Complete any additional courses or training hours needed to transfer your cosmetology license to the new state. These requirements should be completed at an authorized cosmetology school.
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Register for, take and pass the state cosmetology examination to officially transfer and obtain your working cosmetology license in the new state. This exam usually involves written and practical sections. The State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements can assist you in registering for this exam.
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