Kansas license renewal and continuing education
How to renew a cosmetology license in Kansas
What it takes to renew a cosmetology, barber, nail technician or esthetician license in Kansas: 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 Kansas Board of Cosmetology's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026.
| License | Continuing education | Fee | Renews | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Not stated | $50 | Every 2 years | $75 |
| Barber | Not stated | $80 | Every year | See the rule |
| Nail technician | Not stated | $50 | Every 2 years | $75 |
| Esthetician | Not stated | $50 | Every 2 years | $75 |
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At $25 a year, renewing costs less than the $32.50 a year typical across the states.
Cosmetologist
Kansas cosmetology license renewal
Renewed through the Kansas Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsTwo years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.
- Renewal fee
- $50 ($25 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Kansas Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $75A renewal submitted after the expiration date and within six months after expiration costs $75 in total. A renewal submitted more than six months after expiration costs $125 in total.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA cosmetologist license expired for up to six months may be renewed by successfully completing the renewal exam and paying the renewal fee and the delinquent fee. After six months, reinstatement requires a successfully completed written renewal examination, the delinquent fee and a $100 renewal penalty fee.
Barber
Kansas barber license renewal
Renewed through the Kansas Board of Barbering.
- When it expires
- Every yearOn March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31, depending on the first letter of the licensee's last name.
- Renewal fee
- $80
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Kansas Board of Barbering before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleA barber license expired less than three years is restored by paying a restoration fee that rises with the length of the lapse, from $100 for a lapse of 1 through 30 days to $320 for a lapse of 731 through 1,095 days.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA barber license expired less than three years may be renewed by filing a renewal application and paying the restoration fee. A barber license expired three or more years requires an application for reexamination, passing that reexamination, and paying the examination and license fees.
Nail technician (Manicurist)
Kansas nail technician license renewal
Renewed through the Kansas Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsTwo years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.
- Renewal fee
- $50 ($25 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Kansas Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $75A renewal submitted after the expiration date and within six months after expiration costs $75 in total. A renewal submitted more than six months after expiration costs $125 in total.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA manicurist license expired for up to six months may be renewed by successfully completing the renewal exam and paying the renewal fee and the delinquent fee. After six months, reinstatement requires a successfully completed written renewal examination, the delinquent fee and a $100 renewal penalty fee.
Esthetician
Kansas esthetician license renewal
Renewed through the Kansas Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsTwo years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.
- Renewal fee
- $50 ($25 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Kansas Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $75A renewal submitted after the expiration date and within six months after expiration costs $75 in total. A renewal submitted more than six months after expiration costs $125 in total.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleAn esthetician license expired for up to six months may be renewed by successfully completing the renewal exam and paying the renewal fee and the delinquent fee. After six months, reinstatement requires a successfully completed written renewal examination, the delinquent fee and a $100 renewal penalty fee.
Good to know
What else Kansas says about renewing
- Under Kansas law it is unlawful to provide services for consumers with an expired or invalid practitioner license.
- Cosmetology renewals can be submitted no sooner than six weeks before the license expiration date.
- A licensee who could not renew while in the armed forces is entitled to a renewal license after discharge.
Sources
What Kansas's official pages say
Each answer above, in the words of the Kansas Board of Cosmetology'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
“each such license shall be renewable on a biennial basis upon the filing of a renewal application prior to the expiration of the license”
ksrevisor.gov “expire two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.”
kansas.gov - Cosmetologist: renewal fee
“$50 - renewals postmarked or submitted online before midnight on the expiration date”
kansas.gov - Cosmetologist: late renewal
“$75 - renewals postmarked/submitted online after the expiration date”
kansas.gov “$125 - renewals postmarked or submitted more than six months after expiration of the license”
kansas.gov - Cosmetologist: expired license
“may be renewed by the applicant within six months after the date of expiration of the applicant's last license”
ksrevisor.gov “successfully completing the renewal exam and payment of the applicable nonrefundable renewal fee and delinquent fee prescribed pursuant to this section.”
ksrevisor.gov “upon payment of the applicable nonrefundable delinquent renewal fee and a nonrefundable renewal penalty fee of $100.”
ksrevisor.gov - Barber: renewal period
“shall annually renew the license and pay the required fee.”
ksrevisor.gov “For each licensee whose last name begins with A, B, C, M, N, or O, on or before March 31.”
kbob.kansas.gov “For each licensee whose last name begins with D, E, F, P, Q, or R, on or before June 30.”
kbob.kansas.gov “For each licensee whose last name begins with G, H, I, S, T, or U, on or before September 30.”
kbob.kansas.gov “For each licensee whose last name begins with J, K, L, V, W, X, Y, or Z, on or before December 31.”
kbob.kansas.gov - Barber: renewal fee
“(3) Renewal of license to practice barbering ..............80”
kbob.kansas.gov - Barber: late renewal
“lapsed 1 through 30 days ................................................100”
kbob.kansas.gov “lapsed 731 through 1,095 days .......................................320”
kbob.kansas.gov “whose license has been expired for a period of less than three years may have the license renewed upon filing with the board a renewal application and payment of the required restoration fee.”
ksrevisor.gov - Barber: expired license
“whose license has been expired for a period of less than three years may have the license renewed upon filing with the board a renewal application and payment of the required restoration fee.”
ksrevisor.gov “may renew the license by filing with the board an application for reexamination, successfully completing such reexamination by the board”
ksrevisor.gov - Nail technician: renewal period
“each such license shall be renewable on a biennial basis upon the filing of a renewal application prior to the expiration of the license”
ksrevisor.gov “expire two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.”
kansas.gov - Nail technician: renewal fee
“$50 - renewals postmarked or submitted online before midnight on the expiration date”
kansas.gov - Nail technician: late renewal
“$75 - renewals postmarked/submitted online after the expiration date”
kansas.gov “$125 - renewals postmarked or submitted more than six months after expiration of the license”
kansas.gov - Nail technician: expired license
“may be renewed by the applicant within six months after the date of expiration of the applicant's last license”
ksrevisor.gov “successfully completing the renewal exam and payment of the applicable nonrefundable renewal fee and delinquent fee prescribed pursuant to this section.”
ksrevisor.gov “upon payment of the applicable nonrefundable delinquent renewal fee and a nonrefundable renewal penalty fee of $100.”
ksrevisor.gov - Esthetician: renewal period
“each such license shall be renewable on a biennial basis upon the filing of a renewal application prior to the expiration of the license”
ksrevisor.gov “expire two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.”
kansas.gov - Esthetician: renewal fee
“$50 - renewals postmarked or submitted online before midnight on the expiration date”
kansas.gov - Esthetician: late renewal
“$75 - renewals postmarked/submitted online after the expiration date”
kansas.gov “$125 - renewals postmarked or submitted more than six months after expiration of the license”
kansas.gov - Esthetician: expired license
“may be renewed by the applicant within six months after the date of expiration of the applicant's last license”
ksrevisor.gov “successfully completing the renewal exam and payment of the applicable nonrefundable renewal fee and delinquent fee prescribed pursuant to this section.”
ksrevisor.gov “upon payment of the applicable nonrefundable delinquent renewal fee and a nonrefundable renewal penalty fee of $100.”
ksrevisor.gov - Also good to know
“it is unlawful to provide services for consumers with an expired or invalid practitioner license.”
kansas.gov - Also good to know
“Renewals can be submitted no sooner than six weeks before the expiration date of the license.”
kansas.gov - Also good to know
“shall be entitled to a renewal license upon filing application, paying the nonrefundable renewal fee for the current year during which the person has been discharged and successfully completing the renewal exam.”
ksrevisor.gov
Questions
Kansas license renewal, answered
How do I renew my cosmetology license in Kansas?
The Kansas Cosmetologist license renews every 2 years for $50, through the Kansas Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: Two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Kansas Board of Cosmetology 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 a Kansas cosmetology license?
The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Kansas Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date.
What happens if my Kansas cosmetology license expires?
A renewal submitted after the expiration date and within six months after expiration costs $75 in total. A renewal submitted more than six months after expiration costs $125 in total. A cosmetologist license expired for up to six months may be renewed by successfully completing the renewal exam and paying the renewal fee and the delinquent fee. After six months, reinstatement requires a successfully completed written renewal examination, the delinquent fee and a $100 renewal penalty fee.
How do I renew my barber license in Kansas?
The Kansas Barber license renews every year for $80, through the Kansas Board of Barbering. When it expires: On March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31, depending on the first letter of the licensee's last name. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Kansas Board of Barbering before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Kansas barber license expires?
A barber license expired less than three years is restored by paying a restoration fee that rises with the length of the lapse, from $100 for a lapse of 1 through 30 days to $320 for a lapse of 731 through 1,095 days. A barber license expired less than three years may be renewed by filing a renewal application and paying the restoration fee. A barber license expired three or more years requires an application for reexamination, passing that reexamination, and paying the examination and license fees.
How do I renew my nail technician license in Kansas?
The Kansas Manicurist license renews every 2 years for $50, through the Kansas Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: Two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Kansas Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Kansas nail technician license expires?
A renewal submitted after the expiration date and within six months after expiration costs $75 in total. A renewal submitted more than six months after expiration costs $125 in total. A manicurist license expired for up to six months may be renewed by successfully completing the renewal exam and paying the renewal fee and the delinquent fee. After six months, reinstatement requires a successfully completed written renewal examination, the delinquent fee and a $100 renewal penalty fee.
How do I renew my esthetician license in Kansas?
The Kansas Esthetician license renews every 2 years for $50, through the Kansas Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: Two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Kansas Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Kansas esthetician license expires?
A renewal submitted after the expiration date and within six months after expiration costs $75 in total. A renewal submitted more than six months after expiration costs $125 in total. An esthetician license expired for up to six months may be renewed by successfully completing the renewal exam and paying the renewal fee and the delinquent fee. After six months, reinstatement requires a successfully completed written renewal examination, the delinquent fee and a $100 renewal penalty fee.
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