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Per state licensing information

How much is a business license in every state

Reminder: You are not required to form an LLC if that is not what is going to be best for your business. You can always become an LLC later. Be sure to contact a lawyer or CPA if you have additional questions about the differences in business entities and their benefits. 

Keep in mind that not all states permit the booth rental business model, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, New York, Virginia, and New Jersey, among others. For more information on per state licensing requirements use the links and information below.

Alabama Board of Cosmetology
 (Links to an external site.)
(800) 815-7453
cosmetology@aboc.alabama.gov

Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(808) 586-3000
barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov

Board of Registration of Cosmetologists (Links to an external site.)
(617) 727-9940
kim.m.scully@state.ma.us

New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (Links to an external site.)
(505) 476-4622
barberscosmetologists@state.nm.us (Links to an external site.)
South Dakota Cosmetology Commission (Links to an external site.)
(605) 773-6193
cosmetology@state.sd.us

Alaska Board of Barbers & Hairdressers (Links to an external site.)
(907) 465-2547
license@alaska.gov

Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(208) 334-3233
bol@ibol.idaho.gov

Not Allowed

Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs – Cosmetology Department (Links to an external site.)
(517) 241-8720
bcslic@michigan.gov

Not Allowed

New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services – Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(518) 474-4429
licensing@dos.ny.gov

Tennessee Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners (Links to an external site.)
(615) 741-2515
Cosmetology.Board@TN.Gov
Arizona State Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(480) 784-4539
azboard@azboc.gov

Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation – Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(800) 560-6420
http://www.idfpr.com/profs/Email/prfGrp01.asp (Links to an external site.)

Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners (Links to an external site.)
(651) 201-2742
bceboard@state.mn.us
North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners (Links to an external site.)
(919) 733-4117
nccosmo@nccosmeticarts.com

Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation – Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(800) 803-9202
CS.Cosmetologists@tdlr.texas.gov

Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(501) 682-2168
Cosmo@arkansas.gov

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners (Links to an external site.)
(317) 234-3031
pla12@pla.in.gov

Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(601) 359-1820
lmontgomery@msbc.state.ms.us

North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(701) 224-9800
cosmo@midconetwork.com

Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing – Cosmetology & Barbering (Links to an external site.)
(801) 530-6628
doplweb@utah.gov

California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(800) 952-5210
barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov
Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (Links to an external site.)
(515) 281-4416
rosemary.bonanno@idph.iowa.gov
Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (Links to an external site.)
(573) 751-1052
cosbar@pr.mo.gov

Ohio State Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(614) 466-3834
sue.gatwood@cos.state.oh.us

Vermont Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists (Links to an external site.)
(802) 828-1134
kshangraw@sec.state.vt.us

Not Allowed

Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(303) 894-7427
Barber-Cosmetology@dora.state.co.us

Kansas Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(785) 296-3155
kboc@kboc.ks.gov
Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (Links to an external site.)
(406) 841-2202
dlibsdcos@mt.gov
Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology & Barbering (Links to an external site.)
(405) 521-2441
mhays@cosmo.ok.gov
Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(804) 367-8590
BarberCosmo@dpor.virginia.gov
Connecticut Department of Public Health – Board for Barbers, Hairdressers & Cosmeticians (Links to an external site.)
(860) 509-7603
dph.hairdresserteam@ct.gov

Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists (Links to an external site.)
(502) 564-4262
Maxine.Baxter@ky.gov

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services – Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(402) 471-2117
Kris.Chiles@nebraska.gov

Oregon Health Licensing Agency – Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(503) 378-8667
hlo.info@state.or.us
Washington State Department of Licensing-Cosmetologists (Links to an external site.)
(360) 664-6626
plssunit@dol.wa.gov
Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Links to an external site.)
(302) 744-4500
customerservice.dpr@state.de.us
Louisiana Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(225) 756-3404
steve.young@la.gov
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(702) 486-6542
cosmo@nvcosmobd.nv.gov

Not Allowed

Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(717) 783-7130
st-cosmetology@pa.gov

West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (Links to an external site.)
(304) 558-2924
adam.l.higginbotham@wv.gov

Florida Division of Professions, Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(850) 487-1395
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/contactus/ (Links to an external site.)

Maine Office of Professional & Occupational Regulation – Barbering & Cosmetology Licensing (Links to an external site.)
(207) 624-8579
barbercosm.lic@maine.gov (Links to an external site.)
New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology & Esthetics (Links to an external site.)
(603) 271-3608
kira.hageman@nh.gov
State of Rhode Island Department of Health – Board of Barbering & Hairdressing (Links to an external site.)
(401) 222-2828
maureen.slowik@health.ri.gov
Wisconsin Cosmetology Examining Board (Links to an external site.)
(608) 266-2112
dsps@wisconsin.gov
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(478) 207-2440
http://sos.ga.gov/cgi-bin/email.asp (Links to an external site.)
Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (Links to an external site.)
(410) 230-6320
cos@dllr.state.md.us

Not Allowed

New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling (Links to an external site.)
(973) 504-6400
Askconsumeraffairs@dca.com

South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(803) 896-4588
BoardInfo@llr.sc.gov
Wyoming Board of Cosmetology (Links to an external site.)
(307) 777-3534
brenda.mathre@wyo.gov

 


Example | Washington State:

Your state may have different requirements but here is a list of things that are required in WA. Links and fee amounts are provided so you can view the information as well as begin building a realistic business budget. 

You can complete the necessary applications to establish your business by clicking the links below. You will be taken to the governing body's site. Any payment that you submit is being submitted to the governing site and not to Kinky University. You will need to pay for your licensing fees separate from the cost of this course. 

License
Fee Amount

Site Link

Washington State Business License Application
$90

https://professions.dol.wa.gov/s/ 

Secretary of State Instructions + Application
$200

https://www.sos.wa.gov/corps/limitedliabilitycompaniesllconlineandpaperregistrations.aspx 

*This is not required to start your business.

City of Tacoma Business License Application
$110

https://www.filelocal-wa.gov/Default_FileLocal.aspx 

Washington State Salon Shop License Application
$110

https://professions.dol.wa.gov/s/ 

Total
$510

 This goes on your business budget under taxes and licensing.

Links to application PDF's  are provided below so that you are able to print them if you would like.

Washington State Business License Application Form

https://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Docs/forms/BLS/700028.pdf 

Secretary of State Instructions + Application
https://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/corps/12.10.2020---certificate-of-formation---wa-llc.pdf 
City of Tacoma Business License Application
https://cms.cityoftacoma.org/taxlicense/application%20Registration_2020.pdf 
Washington State Salon Shop License Application
https://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/638151.pdf 

 

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