Nevada license renewal and continuing education
How to renew a cosmetology license in Nevada
What it takes to renew a cosmetology, barber, nail technician or esthetician license in Nevada: 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 Nevada State Board of Cosmetology's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026.
| License | Continuing education | Fee | Renews | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | 4 hours per renewal | $70 | Every 2 years | $20 |
| Barber | Not stated | $60 | Every 2 years | See the rule |
| Nail technician | 4 hours per renewal | $70 | Every 2 years | $20 |
| Esthetician | 4 hours per renewal | $70 | Every 2 years | $20 |
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At $35 a year, renewing costs about the $32.50 a year typical across the states; its continuing education works out to 2 hours a year of license.
Cosmetologist
Nevada cosmetology license renewal
Renewed through the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn the second anniversary of the licensee's birthday nearest the date the license was issued or renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $70 ($35 a year)
- Continuing education
- 4 hours per renewalFour hours of infection control and prevention instruction are required before each renewal, in a course or seminar the Board approves.
- Late renewal
- $20A $20 late fee accrues each month starting the day after the license expires, and all accrued late fees must be paid in full to renew.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired for less than four years can be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus $20 a month in late fees; a license expired for four or more years cannot be renewed.
Barber
Nevada barber license renewal
Renewed through the State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsRenewal is due on or before April 1 of each even-numbered year, and a license not renewed before May 1 of that year expires on that date.
- Renewal fee
- $60 ($30 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleA license not renewed before May 1 of an even-numbered year expires on that date.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA barber license that has expired may be restored within 2 years after expiration by paying the $120 restoration fee and submitting all required information.
Nail technician (Nail technologist)
Nevada nail technician license renewal
Renewed through the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn the second anniversary of the licensee's birthday nearest the date the license was issued or renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $70 ($35 a year)
- Continuing education
- 4 hours per renewalFour hours of infection control and prevention instruction are required before each renewal, in a course or seminar the Board approves.
- Late renewal
- $20A $20 late fee accrues each month starting the day after the license expires, and all accrued late fees must be paid in full to renew.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired for less than four years can be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus $20 a month in late fees; a license expired for four or more years cannot be renewed.
Esthetician
Nevada esthetician license renewal
Renewed through the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn the second anniversary of the licensee's birthday nearest the date the license was issued or renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $70 ($35 a year)
- Continuing education
- 4 hours per renewalFour hours of infection control and prevention instruction are required before each renewal, in a course or seminar the Board approves.
- Late renewal
- $20A $20 late fee accrues each month starting the day after the license expires, and all accrued late fees must be paid in full to renew.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired for less than four years can be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus $20 a month in late fees; a license expired for four or more years cannot be renewed.
Good to know
What else Nevada says about renewing
- Each renewal needs a new passport-quality photo.
- The board may defer license expiration for a licensee on active duty in the Armed Forces.
- Online renewals must be paid by debit or credit card.
Sources
What Nevada's official pages say
Each answer above, in the words of the Nevada 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
“The second anniversary of the birthday of the licensee or holder of the certificate of registration measured”
leg.state.nv.us “1. The license or certificate of registration, as applicable, of every cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, nail technologist and instructor expires on either:”
leg.state.nv.us “(a) For 2 years, $70.”
leg.state.nv.us - Cosmetologist: renewal fee
“(a) For 2 years, $70.”
leg.state.nv.us - Cosmetologist: continuing education
“Before a person applies for the renewal of a license or certificate of registration, as applicable, as a cosmetologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist, the person must:”
leg.state.nv.us “(a) Complete at least 4 hours of instruction relating to infection control and prevention in a professional course or seminar approved by the Board; and”
leg.state.nv.us - Cosmetologist: late renewal
“Late fees are $20 a month. Late fees accrue starting the DAY AFTER the license expires.”
nvcosmo.com “These fees accrue to your account monthly and must be paid in full to renew your license.”
nvcosmo.com - Cosmetologist: expired license
“whose license or certificate of registration, as applicable, has expired may have his or her license or certificate of registration renewed only upon payment of all applicable required fees and submission of all information required to complete the renewal.”
leg.state.nv.us “licenses expired for 4 or more years cannot be renewed and will be refunded.”
nvcosmo.com “Late fees are $20 a month. Late fees accrue starting the DAY AFTER the license expires.”
nvcosmo.com - Barber: renewal period
“Each licensed barber and each licensed apprentice who continues in active practice or service shall biennially, on or before April 1 of each even-numbered year, renew the license and pay the required fee.”
leg.state.nv.us “Every license which has not been renewed before May 1 of an even-numbered year expires on that date.”
leg.state.nv.us - Barber: renewal fee
“A licensed barber or apprentice may renew his or her license by paying a fee of $60.”
leg.state.nv.us - Barber: late renewal
“Every license which has not been renewed before May 1 of an even-numbered year expires on that date.”
leg.state.nv.us “Each licensed barber and each licensed apprentice who continues in active practice or service shall biennially, on or before April 1 of each even-numbered year, renew the license and pay the required fee.”
leg.state.nv.us - Barber: expired license
“A licensed barber or a licensed apprentice whose license has expired may have the license restored immediately upon payment of the required restoration fee and submission of all required information at any time within 2 years after the expiration of the license.”
leg.state.nv.us “A barber or an apprentice whose license has been expired for less than 2 years may restore it by paying the restoration fee of $120.”
leg.state.nv.us - Nail technician: renewal period
“The second anniversary of the birthday of the licensee or holder of the certificate of registration measured”
leg.state.nv.us “1. The license or certificate of registration, as applicable, of every cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, nail technologist and instructor expires on either:”
leg.state.nv.us “(a) For 2 years, $70.”
leg.state.nv.us - Nail technician: renewal fee
“(a) For 2 years, $70.”
leg.state.nv.us - Nail technician: continuing education
“Before a person applies for the renewal of a license or certificate of registration, as applicable, as a cosmetologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist, the person must:”
leg.state.nv.us “(a) Complete at least 4 hours of instruction relating to infection control and prevention in a professional course or seminar approved by the Board; and”
leg.state.nv.us - Nail technician: late renewal
“Late fees are $20 a month. Late fees accrue starting the DAY AFTER the license expires.”
nvcosmo.com “These fees accrue to your account monthly and must be paid in full to renew your license.”
nvcosmo.com - Nail technician: expired license
“whose license or certificate of registration, as applicable, has expired may have his or her license or certificate of registration renewed only upon payment of all applicable required fees and submission of all information required to complete the renewal.”
leg.state.nv.us “licenses expired for 4 or more years cannot be renewed and will be refunded.”
nvcosmo.com “Late fees are $20 a month. Late fees accrue starting the DAY AFTER the license expires.”
nvcosmo.com - Esthetician: renewal period
“The second anniversary of the birthday of the licensee or holder of the certificate of registration measured”
leg.state.nv.us “1. The license or certificate of registration, as applicable, of every cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, nail technologist and instructor expires on either:”
leg.state.nv.us “(a) For 2 years, $70.”
leg.state.nv.us - Esthetician: renewal fee
“(a) For 2 years, $70.”
leg.state.nv.us - Esthetician: continuing education
“Before a person applies for the renewal of a license or certificate of registration, as applicable, as a cosmetologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist, the person must:”
leg.state.nv.us “(a) Complete at least 4 hours of instruction relating to infection control and prevention in a professional course or seminar approved by the Board; and”
leg.state.nv.us - Esthetician: late renewal
“Late fees are $20 a month. Late fees accrue starting the DAY AFTER the license expires.”
nvcosmo.com “These fees accrue to your account monthly and must be paid in full to renew your license.”
nvcosmo.com - Esthetician: expired license
“whose license or certificate of registration, as applicable, has expired may have his or her license or certificate of registration renewed only upon payment of all applicable required fees and submission of all information required to complete the renewal.”
leg.state.nv.us “licenses expired for 4 or more years cannot be renewed and will be refunded.”
nvcosmo.com “Late fees are $20 a month. Late fees accrue starting the DAY AFTER the license expires.”
nvcosmo.com - Also good to know
“Each renewal requires a NEW PASSPORT-QUALITY photo.”
nvcosmo.com - Also good to know
“The Board may, by regulation, defer the expiration of a license or certificate of registration, as applicable, of a person who is on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States upon such terms and conditions as it may prescribe.”
leg.state.nv.us - Also good to know
“Online renewals must be paid with a debit or credit card.”
nvcosmo.com
Questions
Nevada license renewal, answered
How do I renew my cosmetology license in Nevada?
The Nevada Cosmetologist license renews every 2 years for $70, through the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: On the second anniversary of the licensee's birthday nearest the date the license was issued or renewed. Continuing education (4 hours per renewal): Four hours of infection control and prevention instruction are required before each renewal, in a course or seminar the Board approves. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Nevada cosmetology license?
Continuing education (4 hours per renewal): Four hours of infection control and prevention instruction are required before each renewal, in a course or seminar the Board approves.
What happens if my Nevada cosmetology license expires?
A $20 late fee accrues each month starting the day after the license expires, and all accrued late fees must be paid in full to renew. A license expired for less than four years can be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus $20 a month in late fees; a license expired for four or more years cannot be renewed.
How do I renew my barber license in Nevada?
The Nevada Barber license renews every 2 years for $60, through the State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board. When it expires: Renewal is due on or before April 1 of each even-numbered year, and a license not renewed before May 1 of that year expires on that date. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Nevada barber license expires?
A license not renewed before May 1 of an even-numbered year expires on that date. A barber license that has expired may be restored within 2 years after expiration by paying the $120 restoration fee and submitting all required information.
How do I renew my nail technician license in Nevada?
The Nevada Nail technologist license renews every 2 years for $70, through the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: On the second anniversary of the licensee's birthday nearest the date the license was issued or renewed. Continuing education (4 hours per renewal): Four hours of infection control and prevention instruction are required before each renewal, in a course or seminar the Board approves. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Nevada nail technician license?
Continuing education (4 hours per renewal): Four hours of infection control and prevention instruction are required before each renewal, in a course or seminar the Board approves.
What happens if my Nevada nail technician license expires?
A $20 late fee accrues each month starting the day after the license expires, and all accrued late fees must be paid in full to renew. A license expired for less than four years can be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus $20 a month in late fees; a license expired for four or more years cannot be renewed.
How do I renew my esthetician license in Nevada?
The Nevada Esthetician license renews every 2 years for $70, through the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: On the second anniversary of the licensee's birthday nearest the date the license was issued or renewed. Continuing education (4 hours per renewal): Four hours of infection control and prevention instruction are required before each renewal, in a course or seminar the Board approves. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Nevada esthetician license?
Continuing education (4 hours per renewal): Four hours of infection control and prevention instruction are required before each renewal, in a course or seminar the Board approves.
What happens if my Nevada esthetician license expires?
A $20 late fee accrues each month starting the day after the license expires, and all accrued late fees must be paid in full to renew. A license expired for less than four years can be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus $20 a month in late fees; a license expired for four or more years cannot be renewed.
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