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Individual Licensing Information
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Apply to renew, restore, or transfer your cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist,
or instructor license; To determine
what you need to do please click the appropriate
statement below:
I can't find my license. What do I mail in to renew?
I would like to get a Louisiana cosmetology license. What are the hour and examination requirements?
I used to have a Louisiana license, but my license is expired. How do I renew and how much will it be?
How can I obtain my LA license if I am Licensed in another state?
How do I get my LA license if I am licensed in another country?
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?
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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.
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I would like to get a Louisiana cosmetology license.
What are the hour and examination requirements?
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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:
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Cosmetologist: |
- 1500 hours in an approved cosmetology school's cosmetologist curriculum
- Passage of the required
State Board examinations
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Esthetician |
- 750 hours in an approved cosmetology school's esthetician curriculum
- Passage of the required State
Board examinations
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Manicurist |
- 500 hours in an approved cosmetology school's manicuring curriculum
- Passage of the required State Board examinations
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* 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.
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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 |
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Expired 1 year |
$50.00 |
$25.00 license fee + $25.00 late fee |
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Expired 2 years |
$100.00 |
$25.00 license fee + $25.00 late fee |
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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.
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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. |
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Click here for restoration exam information |
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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 |
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Please complete a foreign reciprocity application along with the required information and
fees. |
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Click here for a Foreign Reciprocity application |
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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
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