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Barber License by State Endorsement (BAR 4)
A Florida barber license is required to perform all barbering services. If you hold a barber 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 an active barbers license in another
state.
AGE:
Applicants for licensure by endorsement must be
at least 16 years of age.
LICENSE CERTIFICATION:
Submit a copy of a license certification from
the state in which a current, active license is held.
HIV/AIDS COURSE:
The HIV/AIDS course must have been completed
within two years prior to submitting an application. Note: the 4 hour course
for cosmetology cannot substitute the 2 hour course for barbers. For more
information, please refer to our list of board-approved Initial HIV/AIDS
Courses.
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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