To receive a cosmetology license in Idaho or a license in one of the other beauty practitioner disciplines in this state you have to attend a licensed school and complete the minimum required training hours before you can take the state’s board exams. These required training hours are specified by the Idaho Board of Cosmetology. After you pass the exam you can apply for the license. The fee for the original license is $15, the fee for the certification is $10. Additional fees for the examination may also apply.
Minimum required training hours
- Cosmetologist license: 2000 hours
- Electrologist license: 800 hours
- Esthetician license: 600 hours
- Nail Technician license: 400 hours
Contact Information Idaho Board of Cosmetology
Physical Address
Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
700 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702
Mailing Address
Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0063
Phone: (208) 334-3233
Fax: (208) 334-3945
E-mail: ibol@ibol.idaho.gov
Website, Forms, Fees
Cosmetology License Renewal
Cosmetology licenses in Idaho are renewed every year. No continuing education (CE) hours are currently required. The renewal fees are between $15 for every beauty practitioner discipline.
Out-of-state license / Out-of-country license
An out-of-state license or out of country license does not automatically qualify you for a cosmetology license in Idaho. Unfortunately, Idaho does not allow to obtain a license through reciprocity either. But you may obtain licensure through endorsement instead. The for the application through endorsement is $85 (Forms, → COS- license application).
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Disclaimer: We don’t guarantee the accuracy of the above information. Ultimately the Idaho Board of Cosmetology determines license requirements and will provide you with all needed information. We are not affiliated with the Board in any way. If you have questions or comments please contact us here. The information on this page was last updated on 11/13/2017.