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Cosmetologist License by Endorsement (COSMO 4-B)
A Florida cosmetology license is required to perform cosmetology services. If you hold a current, active cosmetology license in another state, you may be eligible for endorsement in Florida.
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ENDORSEMENT:
Attempting to qualify for licensure in Florida without
having to take an examination by holding a current, active cosmetology license
in another state.
ALASKA LICENSE HOLDERS:
If you hold the Hair Dresser License from the State of
Alaska you are not eligible for licensure as a Cosmetologist by
endorsement. Please click on this link
to apply for licensure using the COSMETOLOGIST LICENSE BY CURRENT LICENSURE IN
ANOTHER STATE OR COUNTRY (COSMO 2) form.
AGE:
Cosmetology applicants must be at least 16 years of age
or have received a high school diploma.
HIV/AIDS COURSE:
Complete a board-approved Initial HIV/AIDS course and
submit the course completion certificate with your application. The HIV/AIDS
course must have been completed within two years prior to submitting an
application and must be at least four hours long. For more information, please
refer to our list of board-approved Initial HIV/AIDS Courses.
OUT-OF-STATE LICENSES:
Applicants must hold a valid license to practice
cosmetology in another state.
EXAMINATION:
If you qualify for licensure by endorsement, you will
not be required to take the Florida cosmetology examination.
- FEE: Pay the required fee as provided in the application. If applying online, you can pay with a credit card or electronic check. If mailing your application, please include a check payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Military veterans, their spouses and Florida National Guard members may be eligible for a fee waiver, fee reimbursement, and/or fee discount. Please visit our DBPR Military Services page for more information.
- APPLICATION: Complete the application by clicking on the "Online Services" link or the "Printable Application" link at the bottom of the page.
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| If you have questions or need assistance in completing this application, please call the Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395 or use our convenient contact form. |
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:: Email: :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395
The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright ©2023 Department of Business and Professional Regulation - State of Florida.
Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail.
If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one.
The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public.
Please see our page to determine if you are affected by this change.
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