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Nail Specialist Registration by Endorsement (COSMO 4-A)
A Florida specialty registration is required to perform manicure, pedicure and nail extension services. If you hold a manicure/pedicure/nail extension license in another state, or the United States territories of Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico, you may be eligible for endorsement in Florida. Out-of-country applicants, other than applicants from the U.S. territories listed, do not qualify for endorsement.
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ENDORSEMENT: Attempting to qualify for licensure in Florida by holding an active license in another state whose requirements for licensure are comparable or more stringent than Florida requirements. - AGE: Specialty registration applicants must be at least 16 years of age or have received a high school diploma.
EDUCATION:
All applicants attempting to endorse an out-of-state
license must have completed educational hours, comparable or more stringent
than those required in Florida. Florida
requires completion of 180 educational hours.
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:
All applicants must provide a certification of licensure from the state where
the applicant holds a current and active specialist license/registration.
Certification must verify a current and active license and the number of
educational hours completed. Submitting a copy of your license will not meet
this requirement.
- EXAMINATION: You do not have to take the Florida cosmetology examination for this registration.
- 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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