North Carolina
Cosmetologist CE & renewal requirements in North Carolina (2026)
24 CE hours per renewal, on a 36-month renewal cycle with North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.
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Renewal cycle
36months
Triennial — renews on or before October 1 every 3 years (G.S. 88B-21)
CE hours
24
24 CE hours per renewal — 8 CE hours required per year of the 3-year cycle (24 hours total); at least 50% of content must broaden cosmetic art knowledge; exemption available for 20+ years of active practice or age 60+ with 10 years' experience
Administering boardNorth Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
Verified against nccosmeticarts.com · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
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- How often do cosmetologists renew their license in North Carolina?
- Triennial — renews on or before October 1 every 3 years (G.S. 88B-21)
- How many CE hours do I need in North Carolina?
- 24 CE hours per renewal. 8 CE hours required per year of the 3-year cycle (24 hours total); at least 50% of content must broaden cosmetic art knowledge; exemption available for 20+ years of active practice or age 60+ with 10 years' experience
- Where do I renew my Cosmetologist license in North Carolina?
- Through North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.