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Welcome to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Application Center.


Using the links below, you can get information on licensing requirements, check the status of an existing application, apply using a printable application, or access the online application system if available for the specific business or profession.


If you are updating or changing the status of an existing license or licenses, you will most likely be required to submit an application.


Cosmetology

Please choose from the menu below:
Cosmetologist License by Examination Based on Florida Education (COSMO 1)
Cosmetologist Re-Examination (COSMO 3)
Cosmetologist License by Current Licensure in Another State or Country (COSMO 2)
Cosmetologist Professional Licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003)
Cosmetologist License by State Endorsement (COSMO 4-B)
Cosmetologist License from Null and Void (Expired License) (COSMO 7)
Individual - Request for Name Change, Address Change, or Status Change (COSMO 11)
Individual - Request for Name Change, Address Change, or Status Change (COSMO 11)
Cosmetology Salon License (COSMO 6)
Cosmetology Salon (Flea Market) (COSMO 6)
Salon - Request for Mailing Address Change, or Close Salon (COSMO 12)
Salon - Request for Mailing Address Change, or Close Salon (COSMO 12)
Mobile Cosmetology Salon (COSMO 6)
Nail Specialist Professional Licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003)
Nail Specialist Registration (COSMO 1)
Nail Specialist Registration by Endorsement (COSMO 4-A)
Nail Specialist Registration from Null and Void (Expired Registration) (COSMO 7)
Facial Specialist Professional Licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003)
Facial Specialist Registration (COSMO 1)
Facial Specialist Registration by Endorsement (COSMO 4-A)
Facial Specialist Registration from Null and Void (Expired Registration) (COSMO 7)
Full Specialist Professional Licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003)
Full Specialist Registration (COSMO 1)
Full Specialist Registration by Endorsement (COSMO 4-A)
Full Specialist Registration from Null and Void (Expired Registration) (COSMO 7)
Cosmetology Continuing Education Course Provider (COSMO 10)
Cosmetology Continuing Education Course (COSMO 9)
Cosmetology Initial HIV/AIDS Course (COSMO 8)
COSMETOLOGY INITIAL EDUCATION COURSE PROVIDER
Limited Cosmetologist License (COSMO 13)

 

Fee Waiver Applications:


Florida Military Veteran Fee Waiver
Florida National Guard Fee Waiver
Military Personnel, Veterans and Military Spouses Licensing Fee Waiver Program
Low Income Waiver of Licensing Fee
2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee FL 32399 :: Email: Customer Contact Center :: 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. Privacy Statement

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 Chapter 455 page to determine if you are affected by this change.