Beauty & Wellness
Cosmetologists CE & license renewal requirements
Cosmetologists renew with the state board of cosmetology. Some states require continuing education (often health & safety); many renew on a fixed cycle with no CE.
Measured in CE hours· every verified row is sourced and dated
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Jurisdictions verified
All 51 jurisdictions
| State | Renewal cycle | CE hours | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| Arizona | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| California | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| Colorado | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| Florida | Every 24 months | 10CE hours | Verified |
| Georgia | Every 24 months | 5CE hours | Verified |
| Illinois | Every 24 months | 14CE hours | Verified |
| Indiana | Every 48 months | None required | Verified |
| Maryland | Every 24 months | 6CE hours | Verified |
| Massachusetts | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| Michigan | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| Minnesota | Every 36 months | 8CE hours | Verified |
| Missouri | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| New Jersey | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| New York | Every 48 months | None required | Verified |
| North Carolina | Every 36 months | 24CE hours | Verified |
| Ohio | Every 24 months | 4CE hours | Verified |
| Pennsylvania | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| South Carolina | Every 24 months | 4CE hours | Verified |
| Tennessee | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| Texas | Every 24 months | 4CE hours | Verified |
| Virginia | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| Washington | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| Wisconsin | Every 24 months | None required | Verified |
| Alaska | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Arkansas | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Connecticut | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Delaware | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| District of Columbia | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Hawaii | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Idaho | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Iowa | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Kansas | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Kentucky | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Louisiana | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Maine | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Mississippi | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Montana | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Nebraska | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Nevada | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| New Hampshire | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| New Mexico | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| North Dakota | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Oklahoma | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Oregon | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Rhode Island | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| South Dakota | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Utah | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Vermont | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| West Virginia | Verify with board | — | Check board |
| Wyoming | Verify with board | — | Check board |
Frequently asked questions
- How often do cosmetologists renew their license?
- Cosmetologists renew with the state board of cosmetology. Some states require continuing education (often health & safety); many renew on a fixed cycle with no CE.
- What are CE hours?
- CE hours are the continuing-education units cosmetologists log toward their state's renewal requirement. The exact hours required vary by state — see the table above for each jurisdiction, or use our free renewal calculator.
- Is this page official?
- No — Cosmetologists should always confirm their exact requirements with their state board before renewing. Every verified row above links directly to the board and the date we checked it.