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Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Services Administration
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What you need
To renew a license online, you will need your Record ID and authorization codes, which can be found on your renewal form. You can also find it here using the license number, license serial number, and the last four digits of your Social Security number (SSN) or federal identification number (FEIN).
View a step-by-step guide to setting up your account and renewing your license online.
- Renewal notices are sent by mail to the address on file 60 days before the license expires.
- The renewal notice will include a hard-copy renewal application and information about how to send it back or complete the process online.
- If your license has lapsed (expired more than 3 years ago) visit Reinstate a lapsed barber, cosmetology, or electrology license.
- If your license has been expired for more than 2 years but less than 3, contact the board for a reinstatement form.
Important Information
- If your shop has moved to a new address, you must submit a new application. Do not renew your existing license.
Fees
See the complete fee and license renewal schedules.
| License type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registered cosmetologist/manicurist/aesthetician | $68 |
| Barber | $40 |
| Registered electrologist | $78 |
| Cosmetology salon, manicuring shop, aesthetic shop | $82 |
| Barber shop | $78 |
| Cosmetology/aesthetics instructor | $68 |
| Barber instructor | $84 |
| Electrology instructor | $52 |
| Barber school | $225 |
| Cosmetology/manicuring/aesthetician school | $338 |
How to apply
Use the ePLACE portal to renew a license online.
View a step-by-step guide to setting up your account and renewing your license online.
If you do not wish to renew your license online, you may still renew your license by completing and mailing the license renewal application form sent to your address.
Mail your completed application along with the non-refundable processing fee to the address below:
Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering
Division of Occupational Licensure
1000 Washington Street, Suite 710
Boston, MA 02118
Ensure that your application has your correct Social Security Number and mailing address.
More info
Licensees may only renew their license ONCE per license cycle, either via postal mail OR online. Please DO NOT renew online and by mail. Doing so will interfere with the processing of your renewal application and delay approval and receipt of your renewed license.