Florida license renewal and continuing education
How to renew a cosmetology license in Florida
What it takes to renew a cosmetology, barber, nail technician or esthetician license in Florida: when each expires, the renewal fee, the continuing education it needs, and what to do if you renew late or the license has lapsed. Every answer comes from DBPR's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026.
| License | Continuing education | Fee | Renews | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | 10 hours per renewal | $45 | Every 2 years | $85 |
| Barber | 2 hours per renewal | $75 | Every 2 years | $130 |
| Nail technician | 10 hours per renewal | $45 | Every 2 years | $85 |
| Esthetician | 10 hours per renewal | $45 | Every 2 years | $85 |
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At $22.50 a year, renewing costs less than the $32.50 a year typical across the states; its continuing education works out to 5 hours a year of license.
Cosmetologist
Florida cosmetology license renewal
Renewed through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn October 31 of odd-numbered years for Group 1 or even-numbered years for Group 2, depending on the license group.
- Renewal fee
- $45 ($22.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- 10 hours per renewalRenewal requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year renewal: at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half hour each of OSHA and workers' compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, 1 hour of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, and 1 hour of any cosmetology subject. Courses must come from a board-approved provider.
- Late renewal
- $85Delinquent renewal costs $85 in total, and a license not renewed in time becomes null and void on November 3, 2026 for the current cycle.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license not renewed by its deadline becomes delinquent and can be renewed for $85 until it becomes null and void; a null and void license can be reinstated by applying, paying the required application fee and explaining the illness or economic hardship that prevented renewal.
Barber
Florida barber license renewal
Renewed through the Barbers' Board.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn July 31 of even-numbered years.
- Renewal fee
- $75 ($37.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- 2 hours per renewalRenewal requires 2 hours of board-approved continuing education, all of it HIV/AIDS.
- Late renewal
- $130Delinquent renewal to active status costs $130 in total, and a license not made active or inactive before the end of the cycle becomes null and void.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA delinquent license that is not made active or inactive before the end of the licensure cycle becomes void; the department may, at its discretion, reinstate a void license if the licensee failed to renew because of illness or economic hardship.
Nail technician (Nail Specialist)
Florida nail technician license renewal
Renewed through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn October 31 of odd-numbered years for Group 1 or even-numbered years for Group 2, depending on the license group.
- Renewal fee
- $45 ($22.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- 10 hours per renewalRenewal requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year renewal: at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half hour each of OSHA and workers' compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, 1 hour of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, and 1 hour of any cosmetology subject. Courses must come from a board-approved provider.
- Late renewal
- $85Delinquent renewal costs $85 in total, and a license not renewed in time becomes null and void on November 3, 2026 for the current cycle.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license not renewed by its deadline becomes delinquent and can be renewed for $85 until it becomes null and void; a null and void license can be reinstated by applying, paying the required application fee and explaining the illness or economic hardship that prevented renewal.
Esthetician (Facial Specialist)
Florida esthetician license renewal
Renewed through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn October 31 of odd-numbered years for Group 1 or even-numbered years for Group 2, depending on the license group.
- Renewal fee
- $45 ($22.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- 10 hours per renewalRenewal requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year renewal: at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half hour each of OSHA and workers' compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, 1 hour of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, and 1 hour of any cosmetology subject. Courses must come from a board-approved provider.
- Late renewal
- $85Delinquent renewal costs $85 in total, and a license not renewed in time becomes null and void on November 3, 2026 for the current cycle.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license not renewed by its deadline becomes delinquent and can be renewed for $85 until it becomes null and void; a null and void license can be reinstated by applying, paying the required application fee and explaining the illness or economic hardship that prevented renewal.
Good to know
What else Florida says about renewing
- Only a license in active status allows practice in Florida; an inactive or delinquent license does not.
- Cosmetology continuing education must be taken from a board-approved provider; courses from other sources do not count toward renewal.
- Reactivating an inactive cosmetology, nail or facial specialist license requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education for the biennium before reactivation.
- Florida's barber rule sets the biennial renewal fee itself at $70; the board's renewal table lists $75 for an on-time barber renewal.
Sources
What Florida's official pages say
Each answer above, in the words of DBPR's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026. Fees and deadlines change: confirm with the board before you renew.
- Cosmetologist: renewal period
“not to exceed 10 hours biennially, as a condition for renewal of a license or registration as a specialist under this chapter”
leg.state.fl.us “Licenses expire October 31st every even year.”
myfloridalicense.com “Licenses expire October 31st every odd year.”
myfloridalicense.com - Cosmetologist: renewal fee
“The renewal fee for cosmetologists, nail specialists, facial specialists, and full specialists is $45.”
myfloridalicense.com “1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology. $45.00 Group 1: 10/31/ODD Year Group 2: 10/31/EVEN Year”
myfloridalicense.com - Cosmetologist: continuing education
“minimum of 1 hour HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half (.5) hour OSHA, one-half (.5) hour workers’ compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, one (1) hours of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, 1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology”
myfloridalicense.com “The Board of Cosmetology requires all cosmetologists, facial specialists, nail specialists and full specialists to complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education prior to the license/registration renewal.”
myfloridalicense.com “All continuing education courses must be completed from a Board of Cosmetology approved continuing education provider.”
myfloridalicense.com - Cosmetologist: late renewal
“To renew your Delinquent license Active , submit your renewal request online and pay the fee of $85.”
myfloridalicense.com “To renew your Delinquent license Active , submit your renewal request online and pay the fee of $85.”
myfloridalicense.com “YOUR LICENSE WILL BECOME NULL & VOID ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, IF NOT RENEWED.”
myfloridalicense.com “However, because the 31st falls on a Saturday this year, the deadline has been extended to November 2nd.”
myfloridalicense.com - Cosmetologist: expired license
“A null and void license can be reinstated; however, you must complete a reinstate null and void application, pay the required application fee and provide an explanation of illness or economic hardship that prevented the renewal of your license.”
myfloridalicense.com “Failure by a delinquent status licensee to become active or inactive before the expiration of the current licensure cycle shall render the license void without any further action by the board or the department.”
leg.state.fl.us “Failure of a licensee to renew before the license expires shall cause the license to become delinquent in the license cycle following expiration.”
leg.state.fl.us - Barber: renewal period
“Each licensed barber who continues in active practice or service shall renew her or his license biennially and pay the required fee.”
leg.state.fl.us “Licenses expire July 31st every even year.”
myfloridalicense.com - Barber: renewal fee
“2 hours of CE - minimum of 2 hours board-approved HIV/AIDS $75 7/31/EVEN Year”
myfloridalicense.com - Barber: continuing education
“Two hours of HIV/AIDS is a requirement for active renewal.”
myfloridalicense.com “2 hours of CE - minimum of 2 hours board-approved HIV/AIDS $75 7/31/EVEN Year”
myfloridalicense.com - Barber: late renewal
“To renew your Delinquent license Active, submit your renewal request online and pay the fee of $130.”
myfloridalicense.com “Failure by a delinquent status licensee to become active or inactive before the expiration of the current licensure cycle shall render the license void without any further action by the board or the department.”
leg.state.fl.us - Barber: expired license
“Failure by a delinquent status licensee to become active or inactive before the expiration of the current licensure cycle shall render the license void without any further action by the board or the department.”
leg.state.fl.us “the department may, at its discretion, reinstate the license of an individual whose license has become void if the department determines that the individual failed to comply because of illness or economic hardship”
leg.state.fl.us “Delinquent licenses will become null and void on August 1, 2026 if not placed on active or inactive status.”
myfloridalicense.com - Nail technician: renewal period
“not to exceed 10 hours biennially, as a condition for renewal of a license or registration as a specialist under this chapter”
leg.state.fl.us “Licenses expire October 31st every even year.”
myfloridalicense.com “Licenses expire October 31st every odd year.”
myfloridalicense.com - Nail technician: renewal fee
“The renewal fee for cosmetologists, nail specialists, facial specialists, and full specialists is $45.”
myfloridalicense.com “1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology. $45.00 Group 1: 10/31/ODD Year Group 2: 10/31/EVEN Year”
myfloridalicense.com - Nail technician: continuing education
“minimum of 1 hour HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half (.5) hour OSHA, one-half (.5) hour workers’ compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, one (1) hours of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, 1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology”
myfloridalicense.com “The Board of Cosmetology requires all cosmetologists, facial specialists, nail specialists and full specialists to complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education prior to the license/registration renewal.”
myfloridalicense.com “All continuing education courses must be completed from a Board of Cosmetology approved continuing education provider.”
myfloridalicense.com - Nail technician: late renewal
“To renew your Delinquent license Active , submit your renewal request online and pay the fee of $85.”
myfloridalicense.com “To renew your Delinquent license Active , submit your renewal request online and pay the fee of $85.”
myfloridalicense.com “YOUR LICENSE WILL BECOME NULL & VOID ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, IF NOT RENEWED.”
myfloridalicense.com “However, because the 31st falls on a Saturday this year, the deadline has been extended to November 2nd.”
myfloridalicense.com - Nail technician: expired license
“A null and void license can be reinstated; however, you must complete a reinstate null and void application, pay the required application fee and provide an explanation of illness or economic hardship that prevented the renewal of your license.”
myfloridalicense.com “Failure by a delinquent status licensee to become active or inactive before the expiration of the current licensure cycle shall render the license void without any further action by the board or the department.”
leg.state.fl.us “Failure of a licensee to renew before the license expires shall cause the license to become delinquent in the license cycle following expiration.”
leg.state.fl.us - Esthetician: renewal period
“not to exceed 10 hours biennially, as a condition for renewal of a license or registration as a specialist under this chapter”
leg.state.fl.us “Licenses expire October 31st every even year.”
myfloridalicense.com “Licenses expire October 31st every odd year.”
myfloridalicense.com - Esthetician: renewal fee
“The renewal fee for cosmetologists, nail specialists, facial specialists, and full specialists is $45.”
myfloridalicense.com “1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology. $45.00 Group 1: 10/31/ODD Year Group 2: 10/31/EVEN Year”
myfloridalicense.com - Esthetician: continuing education
“minimum of 1 hour HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half (.5) hour OSHA, one-half (.5) hour workers’ compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, one (1) hours of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, 1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology”
myfloridalicense.com “The Board of Cosmetology requires all cosmetologists, facial specialists, nail specialists and full specialists to complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education prior to the license/registration renewal.”
myfloridalicense.com “All continuing education courses must be completed from a Board of Cosmetology approved continuing education provider.”
myfloridalicense.com - Esthetician: late renewal
“To renew your Delinquent license Active , submit your renewal request online and pay the fee of $85.”
myfloridalicense.com “To renew your Delinquent license Active , submit your renewal request online and pay the fee of $85.”
myfloridalicense.com “YOUR LICENSE WILL BECOME NULL & VOID ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, IF NOT RENEWED.”
myfloridalicense.com “However, because the 31st falls on a Saturday this year, the deadline has been extended to November 2nd.”
myfloridalicense.com - Esthetician: expired license
“A null and void license can be reinstated; however, you must complete a reinstate null and void application, pay the required application fee and provide an explanation of illness or economic hardship that prevented the renewal of your license.”
myfloridalicense.com “Failure by a delinquent status licensee to become active or inactive before the expiration of the current licensure cycle shall render the license void without any further action by the board or the department.”
leg.state.fl.us “Failure of a licensee to renew before the license expires shall cause the license to become delinquent in the license cycle following expiration.”
leg.state.fl.us - Also good to know
“A licensee may practice a profession only if the licensee has an active status license.”
leg.state.fl.us - Also good to know
“All continuing education courses must be completed from a Board of Cosmetology approved continuing education provider.”
myfloridalicense.com - Also good to know
“Please be aware that for cosmetologists, nail specialists, facial specialists and full specialists, you are required to take 10 hours of board-approved continuing education as required for active renewal for the biennium previous to the requested reactivation.”
myfloridalicense.com - Also good to know
“The barber license biennial renewal fee shall be $70.00.”
flrules.org
Questions
Florida license renewal, answered
How do I renew my cosmetology license in Florida?
The Florida Cosmetologist license renews every 2 years for $45, through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). When it expires: On October 31 of odd-numbered years for Group 1 or even-numbered years for Group 2, depending on the license group. Continuing education (10 hours per renewal): Renewal requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year renewal: at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half hour each of OSHA and workers' compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, 1 hour of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, and 1 hour of any cosmetology subject. Courses must come from a board-approved provider. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Florida cosmetology license?
Continuing education (10 hours per renewal): Renewal requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year renewal: at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half hour each of OSHA and workers' compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, 1 hour of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, and 1 hour of any cosmetology subject. Courses must come from a board-approved provider.
What happens if my Florida cosmetology license expires?
Delinquent renewal costs $85 in total, and a license not renewed in time becomes null and void on November 3, 2026 for the current cycle. A license not renewed by its deadline becomes delinquent and can be renewed for $85 until it becomes null and void; a null and void license can be reinstated by applying, paying the required application fee and explaining the illness or economic hardship that prevented renewal.
How do I renew my barber license in Florida?
The Florida Barber license renews every 2 years for $75, through the Barbers' Board. When it expires: On July 31 of even-numbered years. Continuing education (2 hours per renewal): Renewal requires 2 hours of board-approved continuing education, all of it HIV/AIDS. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Florida barber license?
Continuing education (2 hours per renewal): Renewal requires 2 hours of board-approved continuing education, all of it HIV/AIDS.
What happens if my Florida barber license expires?
A delinquent license that is not made active or inactive before the end of the licensure cycle becomes void; the department may, at its discretion, reinstate a void license if the licensee failed to renew because of illness or economic hardship.
How do I renew my nail technician license in Florida?
The Florida Nail Specialist license renews every 2 years for $45, through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). When it expires: On October 31 of odd-numbered years for Group 1 or even-numbered years for Group 2, depending on the license group. Continuing education (10 hours per renewal): Renewal requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year renewal: at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half hour each of OSHA and workers' compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, 1 hour of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, and 1 hour of any cosmetology subject. Courses must come from a board-approved provider. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Florida nail technician license?
Continuing education (10 hours per renewal): Renewal requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year renewal: at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half hour each of OSHA and workers' compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, 1 hour of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, and 1 hour of any cosmetology subject. Courses must come from a board-approved provider.
What happens if my Florida nail technician license expires?
Delinquent renewal costs $85 in total, and a license not renewed in time becomes null and void on November 3, 2026 for the current cycle. A license not renewed by its deadline becomes delinquent and can be renewed for $85 until it becomes null and void; a null and void license can be reinstated by applying, paying the required application fee and explaining the illness or economic hardship that prevented renewal.
How do I renew my esthetician license in Florida?
The Florida Facial Specialist license renews every 2 years for $45, through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). When it expires: On October 31 of odd-numbered years for Group 1 or even-numbered years for Group 2, depending on the license group. Continuing education (10 hours per renewal): Renewal requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year renewal: at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half hour each of OSHA and workers' compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, 1 hour of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, and 1 hour of any cosmetology subject. Courses must come from a board-approved provider. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Florida esthetician license?
Continuing education (10 hours per renewal): Renewal requires 10 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year renewal: at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half hour each of OSHA and workers' compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, 1 hour of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, and 1 hour of any cosmetology subject. Courses must come from a board-approved provider.
What happens if my Florida esthetician license expires?
Delinquent renewal costs $85 in total, and a license not renewed in time becomes null and void on November 3, 2026 for the current cycle. A license not renewed by its deadline becomes delinquent and can be renewed for $85 until it becomes null and void; a null and void license can be reinstated by applying, paying the required application fee and explaining the illness or economic hardship that prevented renewal.
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