Licensee / Applicant Services

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Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure

Barbers, Cosmetologists, Estheticians, Hairstylists, and Manicurists

For information about Shop and Salon registrations, visit this web page.

Laws, Rules, Policies	Licensing Information	Other Services
Barber and Cosmetologist Act (CRS 12-8-101)	Which type of application should I use?	Automated License Verification
Rules and Regulations	Examination Applicants (link to Pearson VUE website)	Change Your Address
Director's Policies	Application for License by Endorsement *	Change Your Name
Other Resources	Application for License by Endorsement: Foreign-Trained Applicant *	Request a Duplicate License
Select Translated Documents (Español / Viêt Ngú)	Application for Multiple Licenses *	Request a Verification of your Colorado License
Felony Conviction Form	Application to Reinstate an Expired License *	Download a List of Licensed Professionals
Monitoring Information Form	Affidavit of Eligibility (must be completed by all applicants)	Wall Certificates

License Renewal Information. Barber, esthetician, hairstylist, and manicurist licenses expire on March 31 of even-numbered years. Cosmetologist licenses expire on April 30 of either odd-numbered years or even-numbered years, dependent upon the issuance date. Renewal forms are mailed to the last known address on file approximately six (6) weeks prior to the expiration date.

* Do you have a fax machine available?
If so, you can have these applications faxed directly to you.
Simply call (303) 894-7800, select option #6, then option #5,
and follow the instructions for the FaxBack program.

Definitions:

License by Examination. You are applying to take an examination in order to qualify for licensure in Colorado. Applicants must apply through the Pearson VUE website.
License by Endorsement. You hold an active, valid license in another state and wish to apply for licensure in Colorado.
License by Endorsement: Foreign-Trained Applicant. You were educated outside the United States and you hold an active, valid license in another country. You must have your credentials reviewed by an approved credentialing agency.
Renew. You currently hold a Colorado license and are in a renewal period.
Reinstate. Your Colorado license has lapsed or expired and you wish to reinstate the license.
(For purposes of licensure status, the terms "lapsed" and "expired" have the same meaning.)

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