Barbers
Krista Woodard, Executive Director
The Barbers’ Board is responsible for licensing and regulating barbers. The board meets regularly to consider applications for licensure, to review disciplinary cases, and to conduct informal hearings relating to licensure and discipline. The board engages in rulemaking to implement the provisions set forth in its statutes and conducts other general business, as necessary.
Reciprocity and Substantially Equivalent Exams
Online Licensing Examinations Now Available Through Pearson VUE
Getting Started In Barbers
Barber
BB – A “barber” is a person who is licensed to engage in the practice of barbering in the State of Florida. The term “barbering” means any of the following practices when done for remuneration and for the public, but not when done for the treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments: shaving, cutting, trimming, coloring, shampooing, arranging, dressing, curling, or waving the hair or beard; or applying oils, creams, lotions, or other preparations to the face, scalp, or neck, either by hand or by mechanical appliances.
Restricted Barber
BR – A “restricted barber” – a person whose practice is restricted to the terms, conditions and restrictions imposed on their license such as: hair cutting, shave, shampoo, blow dry hair, and apply hair tonics and hair sprays.
Barber Assistant
BA – A “barber assistant” – a person whose practice is confined solely to shampooing hair and applying hair tonics or conditioner under the supervision of a licensed Barber. The Barbers’ Board no longer issues new Barber Assistants’ licenses but those previously issued are renewed.
Barbershop
BS – A “barbershop” means any place of business wherein the practice of barbering is carried on.
The requirements for becoming licensed in Florida are described in the statutes and rules. Choose a license type to apply.
Barber
- Barber License by Examination (BAR 1)
- Barber License by Examination Based on Out-of-State or Out-of-Country License (BAR 2)
- Barber Re-Examination (BAR 3)
- Barber License by State Endorsement (BAR 4)
- Barber License by Out-of-Country Endorsement (BAR 4)
- Barber Professional licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003)
Restricted Barber
Initial and Continuing Education Provider and Course Approval
Examination Information
DBPR offers examinations in a computer-based testing (CBT) format. Candidates who have been approved to sit for an examination may do so by contacting the department’s examination vendor, Pearson VUE. Examinations are available on a daily basis at testing sites throughout the world. For more information, including to schedule an examination, visit the Examination Information page.
Fee Waiver Applications
- Florida Military Veteran Fee Waiver
- Florida National Guard Fee Waiver
- Military Personnel, Veterans and Military Spouses Licensing Fee Waiver
- Low Income Waiver of Licensing Fee
Note: If you have previously applied for your license, you may check your application status.
Prior Criminal Offenses
HB 7125 required the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to post lists of crimes that do not relate to the practice of barbering or the ability to practice barbering, and criminal offenses that were used as a basis for denial of licensure to practice barbering. The bill prohibits the consideration of certain convictions for licensure purposes if the convictions occurred over five years before the date of the application, but allows the consideration of convictions for crimes listed in s. 775.21(4)(a)1, and s. 776.08, Florida Statutes.
Continuing Education Providers
Continuing Education Provider licenses expire May 31st every odd year.
DBPR will send you a notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license. This will be 90-120 days before the expiration. All notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license.
Before midnight EST on May 31, 2023, you will need to complete the renewal requirements. For more information, please click this link:
Renewal Information For CE Providers
Barbers and Restricted Barbers
Licenses expire July 31st every even year. However, because the 31st falls on a Sunday this year, the deadline has been extended to August 1st.
DBPR will send you a notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license(s). This will be 90-120 days before the expiration. All notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license.
Before midnight EST on August 1st, 2022, you will need to complete the following requirements to renew your license:
- Complete the continuing education requirement; and
- Pay the renewal fee
See the “CE Requirements” tab for further information on Continuing Education to renew your license.
For more information concerning your license’s unique requirements, please click the relevant link below:
Barbers Assistant
Licenses expire July 31st every even year. However, because the 31st falls on a Sunday this year, the deadline has been extended to August 1st.
DBPR will send you a notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license(s). This will be 90-120 days before the expiration. All notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license.
Before midnight EST on August 1st, 2022, you will need to complete the following requirements to renew your license:
- Pay the renewal fee
For more information concerning your license’s unique requirements, please click the relevant link below:
Barbershops
Licenses expire November 30th every even year.
DBPR will send you a notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license(s). This will be 90-120 days before the expiration. All notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license.
Before midnight EST on November 30, 2022, you will need to complete the following requirements to renew your license:
- Pay the renewal fee
For more information concerning your license’s unique requirements, please click the relevant link below:
We encourage you to renew online. However, you can mail your renewal form and fee to:
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783
Education Course List
Continuing Education (HIV/AIDS)
You may also use the department’s Find a CE Course tool to locate specific subject areas or course topics.
| License Types | Continuing Education Requirements | Fee | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barber | 2 hours of CE – minimum of 2 hours board-approved HIV/AIDS | $75 | 7/31/EVEN Year |
| Restricted Barber | 2 hours of CE – minimum of 2 hours board-approved HIV/AIDS | $75 | 7/31/EVEN year |
| Barber Assistant | N/A | $5 | 7/31/EVEN Year |
| Barber Shop | N/A | $110 | 11/30/EVEN year |
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Need Help?
All requests for publications, documents, forms, applications for licenses, permits and other similar certifications can be obtained by contacting the Customer Contact Center.
Division of Professions
Barbers' Board
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0791
Telephone: 850.487.1395
Facsimile: 850.488.8040
