Mississippi license renewal and continuing education
How to renew a cosmetology license in Mississippi
What it takes to renew a cosmetology, barber, nail technician or esthetician license in Mississippi: 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 Mississippi State 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 | $50 |
| Barber | Not stated | $50 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| Nail technician | Not stated | $50 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| Esthetician | Not stated | $50 | Every 2 years | $50 |
At $25 a year, renewing costs less than the $32.50 a year typical across the states.
Cosmetologist
Mississippi cosmetology license renewal
Renewed through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsA license is valid for two years, then it must be renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $50 ($25 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $50A 60-day grace period follows; after it ends, the renewal fee and a $50 delinquent fee are both due.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleAfter the grace period, renewal requires the renewal fee plus a delinquent fee; after one year, a delinquent fee is owed for each year up to three years, and after three years the required examination must be taken before renewal.
Barber
Mississippi barber license renewal
Renewed through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsA license is valid for two years, then it must be renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $50 ($25 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $50A 60-day grace period follows; after it ends, the renewal fee and a $50 delinquent fee are both due.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleAfter the grace period, renewal requires the renewal fee plus a delinquent fee; after one year, a delinquent fee is owed for each year up to three years, and after three years the required examination must be taken before renewal.
Nail technician
Mississippi nail technician license renewal
Renewed through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsA license is valid for two years, then it must be renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $50 ($25 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $50A 60-day grace period follows; after it ends, the renewal fee and a $50 delinquent fee are both due.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleAfter the grace period, renewal requires the renewal fee plus a delinquent fee; after one year, a delinquent fee is owed for each year up to three years, and after three years the required examination must be taken before renewal.
Esthetician
Mississippi esthetician license renewal
Renewed through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsA license is valid for two years, then it must be renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $50 ($25 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $50A 60-day grace period follows; after it ends, the renewal fee and a $50 delinquent fee are both due.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleAfter the grace period, renewal requires the renewal fee plus a delinquent fee; after one year, a delinquent fee is owed for each year up to three years, and after three years the required examination must be taken before renewal.
Good to know
What else Mississippi says about renewing
- Renewal has a 60-day grace period; after it ends, the renewal fee and a $50 delinquent fee are both due.
- A license cannot be renewed until all fines and penalties owed to the board are paid.
Sources
What Mississippi's official pages say
Each answer above, in the words of the Mississippi State 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
“for * * * two (2) years, and * * * the license shall be subject to”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Cosmetologist: renewal fee
“barber, nail technician or esthetician * * *............... $ 50.00”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Cosmetologist: late renewal
“barber, nail technician, esthetician * * * and instructor.. 50.00”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “grace period of sixty (60) days will be given in which to renew”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “be required to pay the required renewal fee and a delinquent fee”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Cosmetologist: expired license
“date of the license, a delinquent fee must be paid for each year”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “up to three (3) years, after which the required examination must”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Barber: renewal period
“a barbering license which shall be valid for two (2) years”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “licenses shall be renewed biennially under the fee schedule in”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Barber: renewal fee
“barber, nail technician or esthetician * * *............... $ 50.00”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Barber: late renewal
“barber, nail technician, esthetician * * * and instructor.. 50.00”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “grace period of sixty (60) days will be given in which to renew”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “be required to pay the required renewal fee and a delinquent fee”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Barber: expired license
“date of the license, a delinquent fee must be paid for each year”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “up to three (3) years, after which the required examination must”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Nail technician: renewal period
“licenses shall be renewed biennially under the fee schedule in”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Nail technician: renewal fee
“barber, nail technician or esthetician * * *............... $ 50.00”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Nail technician: late renewal
“barber, nail technician, esthetician * * * and instructor.. 50.00”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “grace period of sixty (60) days will be given in which to renew”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “be required to pay the required renewal fee and a delinquent fee”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Nail technician: expired license
“date of the license, a delinquent fee must be paid for each year”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “up to three (3) years, after which the required examination must”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Esthetician: renewal period
“licenses shall be renewed biennially under the fee schedule in”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Esthetician: renewal fee
“barber, nail technician or esthetician * * *............... $ 50.00”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Esthetician: late renewal
“barber, nail technician, esthetician * * * and instructor.. 50.00”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “grace period of sixty (60) days will be given in which to renew”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “be required to pay the required renewal fee and a delinquent fee”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Esthetician: expired license
“date of the license, a delinquent fee must be paid for each year”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us “up to three (3) years, after which the required examination must”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Also good to know
“grace period of sixty (60) days will be given in which to renew”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us - Also good to know
“No license issued by the board may be renewed until all”
billstatus.ls.state.ms.us
Questions
Mississippi license renewal, answered
How do I renew my cosmetology license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Cosmetologist license renews every 2 years for $50, through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: A license is valid for two years, then it must be renewed. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Mississippi cosmetology license?
The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date.
What happens if my Mississippi cosmetology license expires?
A 60-day grace period follows; after it ends, the renewal fee and a $50 delinquent fee are both due. After the grace period, renewal requires the renewal fee plus a delinquent fee; after one year, a delinquent fee is owed for each year up to three years, and after three years the required examination must be taken before renewal.
How do I renew my barber license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Barber license renews every 2 years for $50, through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: A license is valid for two years, then it must be renewed. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date.
What happens if my Mississippi barber license expires?
A 60-day grace period follows; after it ends, the renewal fee and a $50 delinquent fee are both due. After the grace period, renewal requires the renewal fee plus a delinquent fee; after one year, a delinquent fee is owed for each year up to three years, and after three years the required examination must be taken before renewal.
How do I renew my nail technician license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Nail Technician license renews every 2 years for $50, through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: A license is valid for two years, then it must be renewed. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date.
What happens if my Mississippi nail technician license expires?
A 60-day grace period follows; after it ends, the renewal fee and a $50 delinquent fee are both due. After the grace period, renewal requires the renewal fee plus a delinquent fee; after one year, a delinquent fee is owed for each year up to three years, and after three years the required examination must be taken before renewal.
How do I renew my esthetician license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Esthetician license renews every 2 years for $50, through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: A license is valid for two years, then it must be renewed. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date.
What happens if my Mississippi esthetician license expires?
A 60-day grace period follows; after it ends, the renewal fee and a $50 delinquent fee are both due. After the grace period, renewal requires the renewal fee plus a delinquent fee; after one year, a delinquent fee is owed for each year up to three years, and after three years the required examination must be taken before renewal.
Plan the rest
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