Florida Cosmetologist License Cost
Every fee the state charges, what training adds on top, and what the same licence costs in other states.
The fees, itemised
These are the state's own charges. Training is the big variable and is listed separately where the state sets a requirement.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $45 | |
| Exam fee | $50 | |
| Renewal fee | $45 | |
| Total | $95 | before exam retakes |
The state fees are fixed. Training is the part that moves: community college, private trade school and employer-sponsored apprenticeship can differ by thousands of dollars for the same licence.
Renewal
Renewal costs $45 every 2 years. Over ten years that is about $225 in renewals alone.
Cost in other states
| State | State fees | Time | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $125 | 5.8 mo | $46,600 |
| Florida | $95 | 6.9 mo | $39,050 |
| Texas | $50 | 5.8 mo | $38,050 |
Cheapest route we found: Texas at $50. Highest median pay: California at $46,600 — the two are rarely the same state, which is the whole decision.
Sources
- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/cosmetology/“The Board of Cosmetology is responsible for licensing and regulating cosmetology.”
- https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/pro/cosmo/documents/COSMO1_Initial_License_Based_on_Florida_Education.pdf“Complete at least 1,000 hours of training at a Florida cosmetology school and be determined competent by a school official”
- https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/pro/cosmo/documents/COSMO1_Initial_License_Based_on_Florida_Education.pdf“Pay $45.00 fee (make check payable to Department of Business and Professional Regulation).”
- https://www.flrules.org/gateway/readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=26362289&type=1&file=61G5-24.002.doc“(b) The examination fee for licensure as a cosmetologist by examination shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).”
- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/cosmetology/“$45.00”
- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/cosmetology/“Licenses expire October 31st every even year.”
- https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/pro/cosmo/documents/Reciprocity-05.pdf“At this time the Board of Cosmetology does not have reciprocal licensing agreements with any other state.”