New Mexico license renewal and continuing education
How to renew a cosmetology license in New Mexico
What it takes to renew a cosmetology, barber, nail technician or esthetician license in New Mexico: 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 New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026.
| License | Continuing education | Fee | Renews | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Required | $100 | Every 2 years | $40 |
| Barber | Required | $100 | Every 2 years | $40 |
| Nail technician | Required | $100 | Every 2 years | $40 |
| Esthetician | Required | $100 | Every 2 years | $40 |
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At $50 a year, renewing costs more than the $32.50 a year typical across the states.
Cosmetologist
New Mexico cosmetology license renewal
Renewed through the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsThe license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month.
- Renewal fee
- $100 ($50 a year)
- Continuing education
- RequiredLicensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total.
- Late renewal
- $40A $40.00 late fee is added when renewal is not completed by the expiration date, with no grace period stated, and the license is void if it is not renewed for the next two-year period.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license can be restored within one year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and a late charge set by board rules, and after that the licensee may request restoration under board rules, where a license expired for one year but less than five must retake the applicable examinations.
Barber
New Mexico barber license renewal
Renewed through the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsThe license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month.
- Renewal fee
- $100 ($50 a year)
- Continuing education
- RequiredLicensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total.
- Late renewal
- $40A $40.00 late fee is added when renewal is not completed by the expiration date, with no grace period stated, and the license is void if it is not renewed for the next two-year period.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license can be restored within one year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and a late charge set by board rules, and after that the licensee may request restoration under board rules, where a license expired for one year but less than five must retake the applicable examinations.
Nail technician (Manicurist/Pedicurist)
New Mexico nail technician license renewal
Renewed through the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsThe license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month.
- Renewal fee
- $100 ($50 a year)
- Continuing education
- RequiredLicensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total.
- Late renewal
- $40A $40.00 late fee is added when renewal is not completed by the expiration date, with no grace period stated, and the license is void if it is not renewed for the next two-year period.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license can be restored within one year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and a late charge set by board rules, and after that the licensee may request restoration under board rules, where a license expired for one year but less than five must retake the applicable examinations.
Esthetician
New Mexico esthetician license renewal
Renewed through the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsThe license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month.
- Renewal fee
- $100 ($50 a year)
- Continuing education
- RequiredLicensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total.
- Late renewal
- $40A $40.00 late fee is added when renewal is not completed by the expiration date, with no grace period stated, and the license is void if it is not renewed for the next two-year period.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license can be restored within one year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and a late charge set by board rules, and after that the licensee may request restoration under board rules, where a license expired for one year but less than five must retake the applicable examinations.
Good to know
What else New Mexico says about renewing
- Renewal is completed online through the board's renewal portal.
- The board's fee rule sets the late fee at $40.00.
- If your renewing license does not appear in the portal, the board's help desk can merge duplicate accounts by email.
Sources
What New Mexico's official pages say
Each answer above, in the words of the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists'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 original issuance and renewal of licenses to practice as a barber, hairstylist, cosmetologist, instructor, esthetician, manicurist-pedicurist or electrologist shall be for a period of two years or less from the date of issuance.”
nmlegis.gov “The original issuance of licenses to practice shall be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.”
rld.nm.gov - Cosmetologist: renewal fee
“Cosmetologist license (original and renewal): $100.00”
srca.nm.gov - Cosmetologist: continuing education
“The licensee must provide proof of attendance with license renewal.”
srca.nm.gov - Cosmetologist: late renewal
“Yes, a $40.00 late fee will be added if the renewal is not completed by the expiration date.”
rld.nm.gov “If the licensee fails to renew the license for the next two-year period, the license is void;”
nmlegis.gov - Cosmetologist: expired license
“the license may be restored at any time during the year following expiration upon the payment of the appropriate fee and a late charge not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) as set forth by board rules.”
nmlegis.gov “If the licensee fails to restore the license within one year following its expiration, the licensee may request restoration of the license pursuant to rules promulgated by the board.”
nmlegis.gov “An applicant whose license has expired for one year but less than five years shall be required to retake the applicable examinations.”
srca.nm.gov - Barber: renewal period
“The original issuance and renewal of licenses to practice as a barber, hairstylist, cosmetologist, instructor, esthetician, manicurist-pedicurist or electrologist shall be for a period of two years or less from the date of issuance.”
nmlegis.gov “The original issuance of licenses to practice shall be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.”
rld.nm.gov - Barber: renewal fee
“Barber license (original and renewal): $100.00”
srca.nm.gov - Barber: continuing education
“The licensee must provide proof of attendance with license renewal.”
srca.nm.gov - Barber: late renewal
“Yes, a $40.00 late fee will be added if the renewal is not completed by the expiration date.”
rld.nm.gov “If the licensee fails to renew the license for the next two-year period, the license is void;”
nmlegis.gov - Barber: expired license
“the license may be restored at any time during the year following expiration upon the payment of the appropriate fee and a late charge not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) as set forth by board rules.”
nmlegis.gov “If the licensee fails to restore the license within one year following its expiration, the licensee may request restoration of the license pursuant to rules promulgated by the board.”
nmlegis.gov “An applicant whose license has expired for one year but less than five years shall be required to retake the applicable examinations.”
srca.nm.gov - Nail technician: renewal period
“The original issuance and renewal of licenses to practice as a barber, hairstylist, cosmetologist, instructor, esthetician, manicurist-pedicurist or electrologist shall be for a period of two years or less from the date of issuance.”
nmlegis.gov “The original issuance of licenses to practice shall be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.”
rld.nm.gov - Nail technician: renewal fee
“Manicurist/pedicurist license (original and renewal): $100.00”
srca.nm.gov - Nail technician: continuing education
“The licensee must provide proof of attendance with license renewal.”
srca.nm.gov - Nail technician: late renewal
“Yes, a $40.00 late fee will be added if the renewal is not completed by the expiration date.”
rld.nm.gov “If the licensee fails to renew the license for the next two-year period, the license is void;”
nmlegis.gov - Nail technician: expired license
“the license may be restored at any time during the year following expiration upon the payment of the appropriate fee and a late charge not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) as set forth by board rules.”
nmlegis.gov “If the licensee fails to restore the license within one year following its expiration, the licensee may request restoration of the license pursuant to rules promulgated by the board.”
nmlegis.gov “An applicant whose license has expired for one year but less than five years shall be required to retake the applicable examinations.”
srca.nm.gov - Esthetician: renewal period
“The original issuance and renewal of licenses to practice as a barber, hairstylist, cosmetologist, instructor, esthetician, manicurist-pedicurist or electrologist shall be for a period of two years or less from the date of issuance.”
nmlegis.gov “The original issuance of licenses to practice shall be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.”
rld.nm.gov - Esthetician: renewal fee
“Esthetician license (original and renewal): $100.00”
srca.nm.gov - Esthetician: continuing education
“The licensee must provide proof of attendance with license renewal.”
srca.nm.gov - Esthetician: late renewal
“Yes, a $40.00 late fee will be added if the renewal is not completed by the expiration date.”
rld.nm.gov “If the licensee fails to renew the license for the next two-year period, the license is void;”
nmlegis.gov - Esthetician: expired license
“the license may be restored at any time during the year following expiration upon the payment of the appropriate fee and a late charge not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) as set forth by board rules.”
nmlegis.gov “If the licensee fails to restore the license within one year following its expiration, the licensee may request restoration of the license pursuant to rules promulgated by the board.”
nmlegis.gov “An applicant whose license has expired for one year but less than five years shall be required to retake the applicable examinations.”
srca.nm.gov - Also good to know
“Renewals are completed through our online portal”
rld.nm.gov - Also good to know
“Late fee: $40.00”
srca.nm.gov - Also good to know
“This can be resolved by staff manually merging your account records by directly emailing the support team at rld.bchelpdesk@rld.nm.gov”
rld.nm.gov
Questions
New Mexico license renewal, answered
How do I renew my cosmetology license in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Cosmetologist license renews every 2 years for $100, through the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. When it expires: The license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month. Continuing education: Licensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a New Mexico cosmetology license?
Continuing education: Licensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total.
What happens if my New Mexico cosmetology license expires?
A $40.00 late fee is added when renewal is not completed by the expiration date, with no grace period stated, and the license is void if it is not renewed for the next two-year period. A license can be restored within one year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and a late charge set by board rules, and after that the licensee may request restoration under board rules, where a license expired for one year but less than five must retake the applicable examinations.
How do I renew my barber license in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Barber license renews every 2 years for $100, through the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. When it expires: The license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month. Continuing education: Licensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a New Mexico barber license?
Continuing education: Licensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total.
What happens if my New Mexico barber license expires?
A $40.00 late fee is added when renewal is not completed by the expiration date, with no grace period stated, and the license is void if it is not renewed for the next two-year period. A license can be restored within one year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and a late charge set by board rules, and after that the licensee may request restoration under board rules, where a license expired for one year but less than five must retake the applicable examinations.
How do I renew my nail technician license in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Manicurist/Pedicurist license renews every 2 years for $100, through the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. When it expires: The license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month. Continuing education: Licensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a New Mexico nail technician license?
Continuing education: Licensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total.
What happens if my New Mexico nail technician license expires?
A $40.00 late fee is added when renewal is not completed by the expiration date, with no grace period stated, and the license is void if it is not renewed for the next two-year period. A license can be restored within one year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and a late charge set by board rules, and after that the licensee may request restoration under board rules, where a license expired for one year but less than five must retake the applicable examinations.
How do I renew my esthetician license in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Esthetician license renews every 2 years for $100, through the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. When it expires: The license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month. Continuing education: Licensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a New Mexico esthetician license?
Continuing education: Licensees must provide proof of attendance at continuing education with renewal, and the programs must be specific to the field of licensure; the rule sets no hour total.
What happens if my New Mexico esthetician license expires?
A $40.00 late fee is added when renewal is not completed by the expiration date, with no grace period stated, and the license is void if it is not renewed for the next two-year period. A license can be restored within one year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and a late charge set by board rules, and after that the licensee may request restoration under board rules, where a license expired for one year but less than five must retake the applicable examinations.
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