Vermont license renewal and continuing education
How to renew a cosmetology license in Vermont
What it takes to renew a cosmetology, barber, nail technician or esthetician license in Vermont: 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 OPR's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026.
| License | Continuing education | Fee | Renews | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Not stated | $155 | Every 2 years | $100 |
| Barber | Not stated | $155 | Every 2 years | $100 |
| Nail technician | Not stated | $155 | Every 2 years | $100 |
| Esthetician | Not stated | $155 | Every 2 years | $100 |
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At $77.50 a year, renewing costs more than the $32.50 a year typical across the states.
Cosmetologist
Vermont cosmetology license renewal
Renewed through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn November 30 of odd-numbered years.
- Renewal fee
- $155 ($77.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask OPR before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $100Renewing within 30 days after the expiration date costs a $100.00 reinstatement penalty on top of the renewal fee; after 30 days the penalty is the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for each additional month, capped at $1,500.00. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on its expiration date, and no grace period is stated.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired for not more than one biennial period can be reinstated by meeting renewal requirements, paying the renewal fee and the reinstatement penalty. After five or more years expired, the Director decides case by case and may require re-training, testing, or re-application.
Barber
Vermont barber license renewal
Renewed through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn September 30 of even-numbered years.
- Renewal fee
- $155 ($77.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask OPR before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $100Renewing within 30 days after the expiration date costs a $100.00 reinstatement penalty on top of the renewal fee; after 30 days the penalty is the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for each additional month, capped at $1,500.00. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on its expiration date, and no grace period is stated.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired for not more than one biennial period can be reinstated by meeting renewal requirements, paying the renewal fee and the reinstatement penalty. After five or more years expired, the Director decides case by case and may require re-training, testing, or re-application.
Nail technician
Vermont nail technician license renewal
Renewed through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn November 30 of odd-numbered years.
- Renewal fee
- $155 ($77.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask OPR before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $100Renewing within 30 days after the expiration date costs a $100.00 reinstatement penalty on top of the renewal fee; after 30 days the penalty is the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for each additional month, capped at $1,500.00. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on its expiration date, and no grace period is stated.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired for not more than one biennial period can be reinstated by meeting renewal requirements, paying the renewal fee and the reinstatement penalty. After five or more years expired, the Director decides case by case and may require re-training, testing, or re-application.
Esthetician
Vermont esthetician license renewal
Renewed through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn November 30 of odd-numbered years.
- Renewal fee
- $155 ($77.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask OPR before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $100Renewing within 30 days after the expiration date costs a $100.00 reinstatement penalty on top of the renewal fee; after 30 days the penalty is the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for each additional month, capped at $1,500.00. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on its expiration date, and no grace period is stated.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired for not more than one biennial period can be reinstated by meeting renewal requirements, paying the renewal fee and the reinstatement penalty. After five or more years expired, the Director decides case by case and may require re-training, testing, or re-application.
Good to know
What else Vermont says about renewing
- Renewal applications open six weeks before the expiration date and are submitted through the Online Services System.
- Practice under an expired license is prohibited.
- Reinstatement penalty fees are not assessed for any period of active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Sources
What Vermont's official pages say
Each answer above, in the words of OPR'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
“Licenses are valid for fixed, two-year periods. Expiration dates are printed on licenses. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on the date of expiry. Practice under an expired license is prohibited.”
outside.vermont.gov “November 30 th of Odd Years”
outside.vermont.gov - Cosmetologist: renewal fee
“010 - Cosmetologist $155 $120”
outside.vermont.gov - Cosmetologist: late renewal
“(A) if reinstatement occurs within 30 days after the expiration date, $100.00; or”
legislature.vermont.gov “(B) if reinstatement occurs more than 30 days after the expiration date, an amount equal to the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for every additional month or fraction of a month, provided the total penalty shall not exceed $1,500.00.”
legislature.vermont.gov - Cosmetologist: expired license
“A person whose license has expired for not more than one biennial period may reinstate the license by meeting renewal requirements for the profession, paying the profession’s renewal fee, and paying the following nondisciplinary reinstatement penalty:”
legislature.vermont.gov “When a license has been expired for five or more years, a licensee’s preparation to return to practice will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The Director may require re-training, testing, or re-application.”
outside.vermont.gov - Barber: renewal period
“Licenses are valid for fixed, two-year periods. Expiration dates are printed on licenses. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on the date of expiry. Practice under an expired license is prohibited.”
outside.vermont.gov “005 - Barber $155 $120 September 30 th of Even Years”
outside.vermont.gov - Barber: renewal fee
“005 - Barber $155 $120”
outside.vermont.gov - Barber: late renewal
“(A) if reinstatement occurs within 30 days after the expiration date, $100.00; or”
legislature.vermont.gov “(B) if reinstatement occurs more than 30 days after the expiration date, an amount equal to the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for every additional month or fraction of a month, provided the total penalty shall not exceed $1,500.00.”
legislature.vermont.gov - Barber: expired license
“A person whose license has expired for not more than one biennial period may reinstate the license by meeting renewal requirements for the profession, paying the profession’s renewal fee, and paying the following nondisciplinary reinstatement penalty:”
legislature.vermont.gov “When a license has been expired for five or more years, a licensee’s preparation to return to practice will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The Director may require re-training, testing, or re-application.”
outside.vermont.gov - Nail technician: renewal period
“Licenses are valid for fixed, two-year periods. Expiration dates are printed on licenses. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on the date of expiry. Practice under an expired license is prohibited.”
outside.vermont.gov “November 30 th of Odd Years”
outside.vermont.gov - Nail technician: renewal fee
“086 - Nail Technician $155 $120”
outside.vermont.gov - Nail technician: late renewal
“(A) if reinstatement occurs within 30 days after the expiration date, $100.00; or”
legislature.vermont.gov “(B) if reinstatement occurs more than 30 days after the expiration date, an amount equal to the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for every additional month or fraction of a month, provided the total penalty shall not exceed $1,500.00.”
legislature.vermont.gov - Nail technician: expired license
“A person whose license has expired for not more than one biennial period may reinstate the license by meeting renewal requirements for the profession, paying the profession’s renewal fee, and paying the following nondisciplinary reinstatement penalty:”
legislature.vermont.gov “When a license has been expired for five or more years, a licensee’s preparation to return to practice will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The Director may require re-training, testing, or re-application.”
outside.vermont.gov - Esthetician: renewal period
“Licenses are valid for fixed, two-year periods. Expiration dates are printed on licenses. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on the date of expiry. Practice under an expired license is prohibited.”
outside.vermont.gov “November 30 th of Odd Years”
outside.vermont.gov - Esthetician: renewal fee
“087 - Esthetician $155 $120”
outside.vermont.gov - Esthetician: late renewal
“(A) if reinstatement occurs within 30 days after the expiration date, $100.00; or”
legislature.vermont.gov “(B) if reinstatement occurs more than 30 days after the expiration date, an amount equal to the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for every additional month or fraction of a month, provided the total penalty shall not exceed $1,500.00.”
legislature.vermont.gov - Esthetician: expired license
“A person whose license has expired for not more than one biennial period may reinstate the license by meeting renewal requirements for the profession, paying the profession’s renewal fee, and paying the following nondisciplinary reinstatement penalty:”
legislature.vermont.gov “When a license has been expired for five or more years, a licensee’s preparation to return to practice will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The Director may require re-training, testing, or re-application.”
outside.vermont.gov - Also good to know
“Renewal applications open six weeks before the expiration date and are submitted through the”
outside.vermont.gov - Also good to know
“Licenses are valid for fixed, two-year periods. Expiration dates are printed on licenses. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on the date of expiry. Practice under an expired license is prohibited.”
outside.vermont.gov - Also good to know
“fees under this subsection shall not be assessed for any period during which a licensee was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty.”
legislature.vermont.gov
Questions
Vermont license renewal, answered
How do I renew my cosmetology license in Vermont?
The Vermont Cosmetologist license renews every 2 years for $155, through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). When it expires: On November 30 of odd-numbered years. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask OPR 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 Vermont cosmetology license?
The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask OPR before your renewal date.
What happens if my Vermont cosmetology license expires?
Renewing within 30 days after the expiration date costs a $100.00 reinstatement penalty on top of the renewal fee; after 30 days the penalty is the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for each additional month, capped at $1,500.00. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on its expiration date, and no grace period is stated. A license expired for not more than one biennial period can be reinstated by meeting renewal requirements, paying the renewal fee and the reinstatement penalty. After five or more years expired, the Director decides case by case and may require re-training, testing, or re-application.
How do I renew my barber license in Vermont?
The Vermont Barber license renews every 2 years for $155, through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). When it expires: On September 30 of even-numbered years. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask OPR before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Vermont barber license expires?
Renewing within 30 days after the expiration date costs a $100.00 reinstatement penalty on top of the renewal fee; after 30 days the penalty is the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for each additional month, capped at $1,500.00. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on its expiration date, and no grace period is stated. A license expired for not more than one biennial period can be reinstated by meeting renewal requirements, paying the renewal fee and the reinstatement penalty. After five or more years expired, the Director decides case by case and may require re-training, testing, or re-application.
How do I renew my nail technician license in Vermont?
The Vermont Nail Technician license renews every 2 years for $155, through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). When it expires: On November 30 of odd-numbered years. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask OPR before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Vermont nail technician license expires?
Renewing within 30 days after the expiration date costs a $100.00 reinstatement penalty on top of the renewal fee; after 30 days the penalty is the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for each additional month, capped at $1,500.00. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on its expiration date, and no grace period is stated. A license expired for not more than one biennial period can be reinstated by meeting renewal requirements, paying the renewal fee and the reinstatement penalty. After five or more years expired, the Director decides case by case and may require re-training, testing, or re-application.
How do I renew my esthetician license in Vermont?
The Vermont Esthetician license renews every 2 years for $155, through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). When it expires: On November 30 of odd-numbered years. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask OPR before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Vermont esthetician license expires?
Renewing within 30 days after the expiration date costs a $100.00 reinstatement penalty on top of the renewal fee; after 30 days the penalty is the renewal fee increased by $40.00 for each additional month, capped at $1,500.00. A license expires if not renewed by midnight on its expiration date, and no grace period is stated. A license expired for not more than one biennial period can be reinstated by meeting renewal requirements, paying the renewal fee and the reinstatement penalty. After five or more years expired, the Director decides case by case and may require re-training, testing, or re-application.
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