Indiana license renewal and continuing education
How to renew a cosmetology license in Indiana
What it takes to renew a cosmetology, barber, nail technician or esthetician license in Indiana: 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 the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026.
| License | Continuing education | Fee | Renews | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Not stated | $40 | Every 4 years | See the rule |
| Barber | Not stated | $40 | Every 4 years | See the rule |
| Nail technician | Not stated | $40 | Every 4 years | See the rule |
| Esthetician | Not stated | $40 | Every 4 years | See the rule |
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At $10 a year, renewing costs less than the $32.50 a year typical across the states.
Cosmetologist
Indiana cosmetology license renewal
Renewed through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
- When it expires
- Every 4 yearsOn a date the licensing agency sets, and then four years after that initial expiration date.
- Renewal fee
- $40 ($10 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleA license that is up to three years delinquent is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee plus a reinstatement fee set by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired up to three years is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee and a reinstatement fee, one expired more than three years costs $80.00 to reinstate, and one expired five (5) or more years must also pass the written examination.
Barber
Indiana barber license renewal
Renewed through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
- When it expires
- Every 4 yearsOn a date the licensing agency sets, and then four years after that initial expiration date.
- Renewal fee
- $40 ($10 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleA license that is up to three years delinquent is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee plus a reinstatement fee set by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired up to three years is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee and a reinstatement fee, one expired more than three years costs $80.00 to reinstate, and one expired five (5) or more years must also pass the written examination.
Nail technician (Manicurist)
Indiana nail technician license renewal
Renewed through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
- When it expires
- Every 4 yearsOn a date the licensing agency sets, and then four years after that initial expiration date.
- Renewal fee
- $40 ($10 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleA license that is up to three years delinquent is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee plus a reinstatement fee set by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired up to three years is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee and a reinstatement fee, one expired more than three years costs $80.00 to reinstate, and one expired five (5) or more years must also pass the written examination.
Esthetician
Indiana esthetician license renewal
Renewed through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
- When it expires
- Every 4 yearsOn a date the licensing agency sets, and then four years after that initial expiration date.
- Renewal fee
- $40 ($10 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleA license that is up to three years delinquent is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee plus a reinstatement fee set by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired up to three years is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee and a reinstatement fee, one expired more than three years costs $80.00 to reinstate, and one expired five (5) or more years must also pass the written examination.
Good to know
What else Indiana says about renewing
- Renewal notices are sent about ninety (90) days before the expiration date.
- License renewals are available no later than 90 days before expiration.
- The cosmetology statute's chapter on inactive licenses is listed as repealed.
Sources
What Indiana's official pages say
Each answer above, in the words of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners'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
“a license issued under this article expires on a date specified by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-6-4 and expires four (4) years after the initial expiration date.”
secure.in.gov - Cosmetologist: renewal fee
“The board shall charge and collect the following renewal fees every four (4) years for licenses: (1) Cosmetologist: $40 (2) Electrologist: $40 (3) Esthetician: $40 (4) Manicurist: $40”
secure.in.gov - Cosmetologist: late renewal
“the holder of a license, certificate, or registration that was issued by the board that is three (3) years or less delinquent must be reinstated upon meeting the following requirements”
secure.in.gov - Cosmetologist: expired license
“The board may not reinstate a license issued under this article if the person holding the license does not apply for reinstatement not more than three (3) years after the expiration date of the license”
secure.in.gov “Payment of the reinstatement fee of $80.00 (Cost of the current renewal fee of $40.00 plus cost of the current application fee of $40.00)”
in.gov “The board has determined that taking and passing the written licensing examination is appropriate remediation for those expired for five (5) or more years).”
in.gov “IC 25-1-8-6 provides for the reinstatement of a beauty culture professional license that has been expired beyond three (3) years.”
in.gov - Barber: renewal period
“a license issued under this article expires on a date specified by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-6-4 and expires four (4) years after the initial expiration date.”
secure.in.gov - Barber: renewal fee
“The board shall charge and collect the following renewal fees: (1) Barber license: $40 (2) Barber instructor license: $40”
secure.in.gov - Barber: late renewal
“the holder of a license, certificate, or registration that was issued by the board that is three (3) years or less delinquent must be reinstated upon meeting the following requirements”
secure.in.gov - Barber: expired license
“The board may not reinstate a license issued under this article if the person holding the license does not apply for reinstatement not more than three (3) years after the expiration date of the license”
secure.in.gov “Payment of the reinstatement fee of $80.00 (Cost of the current renewal fee of $40.00 plus cost of the current application fee of $40.00)”
in.gov “The board has determined that taking and passing the written licensing examination is appropriate remediation for those expired for five (5) or more years).”
in.gov “IC 25-1-8-6 provides for the reinstatement of a beauty culture professional license that has been expired beyond three (3) years.”
in.gov - Nail technician: renewal period
“a license issued under this article expires on a date specified by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-6-4 and expires four (4) years after the initial expiration date.”
secure.in.gov - Nail technician: renewal fee
“The board shall charge and collect the following renewal fees every four (4) years for licenses: (1) Cosmetologist: $40 (2) Electrologist: $40 (3) Esthetician: $40 (4) Manicurist: $40”
secure.in.gov - Nail technician: late renewal
“the holder of a license, certificate, or registration that was issued by the board that is three (3) years or less delinquent must be reinstated upon meeting the following requirements”
secure.in.gov - Nail technician: expired license
“The board may not reinstate a license issued under this article if the person holding the license does not apply for reinstatement not more than three (3) years after the expiration date of the license”
secure.in.gov “Payment of the reinstatement fee of $80.00 (Cost of the current renewal fee of $40.00 plus cost of the current application fee of $40.00)”
in.gov “The board has determined that taking and passing the written licensing examination is appropriate remediation for those expired for five (5) or more years).”
in.gov “IC 25-1-8-6 provides for the reinstatement of a beauty culture professional license that has been expired beyond three (3) years.”
in.gov - Esthetician: renewal period
“a license issued under this article expires on a date specified by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-6-4 and expires four (4) years after the initial expiration date.”
secure.in.gov - Esthetician: renewal fee
“The board shall charge and collect the following renewal fees every four (4) years for licenses: (1) Cosmetologist: $40 (2) Electrologist: $40 (3) Esthetician: $40 (4) Manicurist: $40”
secure.in.gov - Esthetician: late renewal
“the holder of a license, certificate, or registration that was issued by the board that is three (3) years or less delinquent must be reinstated upon meeting the following requirements”
secure.in.gov - Esthetician: expired license
“The board may not reinstate a license issued under this article if the person holding the license does not apply for reinstatement not more than three (3) years after the expiration date of the license”
secure.in.gov “Payment of the reinstatement fee of $80.00 (Cost of the current renewal fee of $40.00 plus cost of the current application fee of $40.00)”
in.gov “The board has determined that taking and passing the written licensing examination is appropriate remediation for those expired for five (5) or more years).”
in.gov “IC 25-1-8-6 provides for the reinstatement of a beauty culture professional license that has been expired beyond three (3) years.”
in.gov - Also good to know
“Renewal notices are sent approximately ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date.”
in.gov - Also good to know
“Pursuant to Indiana Statute, license renewals are available no later than 90 days prior to expiration.”
faqs.in.gov - Also good to know
“Chapter 16. Inactive Licenses (Repealed) IC 25-8-16 33”
secure.in.gov
Questions
Indiana license renewal, answered
How do I renew my cosmetology license in Indiana?
The Indiana Cosmetologist license renews every 4 years for $40, through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. When it expires: On a date the licensing agency sets, and then four years after that initial expiration date. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew an Indiana cosmetology license?
The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before your renewal date.
What happens if my Indiana cosmetology license expires?
A license expired up to three years is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee and a reinstatement fee, one expired more than three years costs $80.00 to reinstate, and one expired five (5) or more years must also pass the written examination.
How do I renew my barber license in Indiana?
The Indiana Barber license renews every 4 years for $40, through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. When it expires: On a date the licensing agency sets, and then four years after that initial expiration date. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Indiana barber license expires?
A license expired up to three years is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee and a reinstatement fee, one expired more than three years costs $80.00 to reinstate, and one expired five (5) or more years must also pass the written examination.
How do I renew my nail technician license in Indiana?
The Indiana Manicurist license renews every 4 years for $40, through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. When it expires: On a date the licensing agency sets, and then four years after that initial expiration date. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Indiana nail technician license expires?
A license expired up to three years is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee and a reinstatement fee, one expired more than three years costs $80.00 to reinstate, and one expired five (5) or more years must also pass the written examination.
How do I renew my esthetician license in Indiana?
The Indiana Esthetician license renews every 4 years for $40, through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. When it expires: On a date the licensing agency sets, and then four years after that initial expiration date. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Indiana esthetician license expires?
A license expired up to three years is reinstated on payment of the current renewal fee and a reinstatement fee, one expired more than three years costs $80.00 to reinstate, and one expired five (5) or more years must also pass the written examination.
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