

Example: Your state requires 1400 hours we require 1200 hours. Every 3 full months you worked as a licensed person in your state is equal to 100 hours to be applied toward your training hours. If you don’t have enough hours to transfer, you can use your experience as a licensed professional. For example, Florida’s Full, Facial, and Nail Specialist licenses do not qualify. Some out-of-state programs are specific to that state and are unlikely to transfer. It’s also smart to double check if your license is eligible to transfer. It needs to have been active for three of the last five years, during which you haven’t been convicted of a disciplinary or criminal charge. It cannot have been revoked, suspended, or restricted in any way and needs to be in good standing. You will also need to have your state provide the California board with verification of your current license. The first thing you will need to do is fill out a reciprocity application and send it to the state along with the appropriate fee: Cosmetology: $50 Barbering: $50 Esthetician: $40 Manicurist: $35

While you can’t use your out-of-state license in California, you may be able to transfer your cosmetology license to California. In the field of cosmetology, licensure can vary from state to state. Here’s how you can transfer your license to the booming beauty industry in sunny California! All who wish to continue working in cosmetology in California must follow these rules, regardless of what state you’re licensed in.

You’ll also need to meet the required training hours and exam scores set by the California Board of Barbering Cosmetology. Your state’s license will need to have reciprocity with California. But if you are relocating to our state, there’s a few steps to follow to transfer your license and get set up to work.

If you already have your Cosmetology License, you’re ahead of the game.
