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The Details of Reinstate a lapsed barber, cosmetology, or electrology license
What you need for Reinstate a lapsed barber, cosmetology, or electrology license
A barber, cosmetology, or electrology license will lapse if it has not been renewed within 3 years of expiring. To reinstate a lapsed license, you must pass a written practical exam.
Learn more in Massachusetts General Law 112, Section 87GG.
Note: You do not have to pass an exam if you have an active instructor license that you have renewed every two years, or if you want to reinstate a lapsed instructor license and have an active barber, cosmetology, or electrology license.
Applications must include:
- A 2-inch by 2-inch photo of yourself
- A copy of your driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID
- A notarized Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) form
Note: Please retain copies of all paperwork submitted
Fees for Reinstate a lapsed barber, cosmetology, or electrology license
Application fees are non-refundable. Checks or money orders must be made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All money orders must be signed and dated.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lapsed cosmetology license application | $136 | each |
| Lapsed barber license application | $0 | each |
| Lapsed electrology license application | $0 | each |
How to apply Reinstate a lapsed barber, cosmetology, or electrology license
You must use the ePLACE Portal to submit applications online.
Only barber and cosmetology license applications may be submitted online.
Electrology license applications must be submitted by mail (Information below).
Online instructions
Create an ePLACE account (View detailed instructions for creating an account) or log in to ePLACE.
- Select "Manage Licenses, Permits, and Certificates"
- Select "File an Application"
- Select "Board of Cosmetology and Barbering"
- Select the license
- Select "Continue" and begin filling out the form
Mail your completed application and the non-refundable processing fee and all accompanying documents to the address below:
Division of Occupational Licensure
Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering
1000 Washington Street, Suite 710
Boston, MA 02118
Next steps for Reinstate a lapsed barber, cosmetology, or electrology license
Schedule an exam
After applying to reinstate a lapsed license, you must complete a written practical exam.
You will need approval from PSI before you can schedule an exam.
Once you’ve completed your application, email it to PSI at MACOSprocess@psionline.com and they will send an email back, allowing you to schedule your exam.