maine licensing requirements
Licenses Available: Aesthetician, Barber, Cosmetologist, Electrologist, Manicurist
Required Hours:
Aesthetician: 600 (1250 apprentice)
Barber: 1500 (2500 apprentice)
Cosmetologist: 1500 (2500 apprentice)
Electrologist: 600 hours
Manicurist: 200 (400 apprentice)
Minimum Requirements: All applicants must have be 17 and have a high school education
Reciprocity: Complete and submit the Application by Endorsement with the following information:
- Appropriate fee made payable to the Treasurer, State of Maine or if paying by credit card submit the credit card authorization form.
- Submit proof of being at least 17 years of age (birth certificate/driver's license, etc.).
- Submit proof of having completed a 10th grade education or its equivalent;
- An original verification of licensure from the state you currently hold your license. This document is used to verify:
- Your professional education and hours granted;
- Verify that you took and passed a state level written and practical examination. (You must have taken a state level examination for both the written and practical examination. If not, you will be subject to taking the Maine exam);
- Current license and status of that license.
- Licensed work experience may be considered if you have less than the required number of Cosmetology curriculum hours from a licensed school. You must submit your evidence of Work Experience on the form provided in this application packet.
- Application fee $75.00
- License fee $50.00
- Criminal background check fee $21.00
Download the Reciprocity Application
For further info:
Maine State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone (207) 624-8579
Fax (207) 624-8637
Written Provider: NIC DL Roope Administrations
Practical Provider: NIC DL Roope Administrations
Practical Exam Required: Yes
Renewal: $50 annually on October 31
