Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure

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LICENSEE / APPLICANT SERVICES

Use this web portal to

  • Learn about licensing requirements
  • Download an application for licensure
  • Find out how to reinstate a lapsed or expired license
    (For purposes of licensure status, the terms "lapsed" and "expired" have the same meaning.)
  • Check license renewal dates
  • View and download laws, rules, and policies
  • Check the current licensure fees
  • Plus links to online address changes, license verification, and more!

Click here to access the licensing information you need.

Recent Legislation

Legislation passed during the 2011 Legislative Session impacts the Division of Registrations.  The Division is developing an implementation process at this time. Please check back in the near future to learn about any changes to rules, requirements and important deadlines.

EMERGING ISSUES AND ALERTS
HAIR SMOOTHING PRODUCTS THAT COULD RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE

ATTENTION CONSUMERS!  PLEASE READ THE CONSUMER GUIDE BELOW BEFORE YOU VISIT A BARBERSHOP OR BEAUTY SALON.  THERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT AND USEFUL TIPS.

ANNOUNCING A TOOL FOR THE BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY INDUSTRY:

THE CLEANING AND DISINFECTING TRAINING VIDEO

Clean and Disinfecting Video

Click here to view the Cleaning and Disinfecting Video

Click here to view the Cleaning and Disinfecting Guide

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News Bulletins

For more updates on topics relating to your practice, check out our News Bulletins page.

Stay Informed!

Sign up for email updates from the Division.  If you are licensed within the Division, update your email address in our licensing system using Online Registrations.  If you are not licensed click here to sign up for email updates.  You may also refer back to this website for information.

Automated License Verification

 Search the Automated Licensure Information System Online - ALISON

View Registrations Online Documents - ROD

Notice - Rule 800

Notice- Review out-of-state training. 

Effective December 1, 2008: the Office of Barber Cosmetology no longer reviews out-of-state training.  If you completed your education OUTSIDE of Colorado and did not obtain a license in that state, you must contact Pearson VUE for an application to take the Colorado practical and written examination.  Pearson VUE’s website:
http://www.asisvcs.com/indhome.asp?CPCAT=2006STATEREG 

If you obtained a license in another state, you must apply for endorsement by visiting Licensee/Applicant Services for an application.

For Help Call the Colorado Regional Office Customer Service team at:
1-800-274-8969



 

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