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How to Renew your Florida Cosmetology License

Florida Cosmetology licenses are split into two groups, depending on when you first obtained your license.

  • Group 1 Licenses — must be renewed by October 31 of odd-numbered years
  • Group 2 Licenses — must be renewed by October 31 of even-numbered years

Here are the steps to take to renew your Cosmetology License in Florida:

  1. Take a Florida Board of Cosmetology approved continuing education course before your license expires.
  2. Submit an application to renew your license, along with a $45 fee, using the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's website.

How to Renew your Florida Barber License

  1. Take a Florida Board of Barbers approved 2-hour HIV/AIDS continuing education course before your license expires.
  2. Submit an application to renew your license, along with fee ($105 for barbers, $25 for barber assistants) on the Florida DBPR Online Services website.

It's that easy! We report the results of the 10-hour or 2-Hour Continuing Education Courses to the state for you. Upon completion of the course you will also receive a downloadable certificate for your records.

Benefits of our online courses include:

  • 100% Online — no classroom required
  • No final exam
  • Go at your own pace; log in and out as much as you like
  • 24/7 Customer support
  • Automatic reporting to the state upon completion