Indiana License Information
Indiana Cosmetology license FAQ:
Question: How do I obtain an Indiana Cosmetology License?
Answer: In order to obtain an Indiana cosmetology license in cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology, students must complete the requirements listed below by the Indiana Cosmetology Board. When getting an Indiana cosmetology license, there really is no incorrect way to go about training as long as you have completed your coursework at a Indiana cosmetology school.
As stated by the Indiana (IN) State Board of Cosmetology, to get an Indiana cosmetology license, one must have attended a Indiana cosmetology school or when transferring into the state, the Indiana Cosmetology Board, requires you to meet their guidelines. After finishing your training, you are required to pass a licensing exam issue by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology. Once passing you will receive your Indiana cosmetology license.
You’re now able to work in the state of Indiana. Keep in mind, just because you received your Indiana cosmetology license you may want to consider continuing education to further get full utilization from your Indiana cosmetology license. Please contact the Indiana Cosmetology Board for more information.
Question: How much training is required?
Answer: The Indiana Cosmetology Board requires the following number of hours of training for each specialty below:
Indiana Cosmetology Board Requirements
COSMETOLOGIST: 1500 hours
ESTHETICIAN: 700 hours
NAIL TECHNICIAN: 450 hours
Additional Indiana Cosmetology Board Requirements
Applicants for Cosmetologist and Estheticians must be at least 18 years of age and have at least a 10th grade education or its’ equivalent, applicants for a nail technician must be at least 17 years, 6 months of age and have at least an 8th grade education.
Question: How do I transfer my license from another state?
Answer: Applicants that have been licensed as a Cosmetologist in another state may obtain a license in the state of Indiana as long as the state they are originally licensed in has requirements equal to those of Indiana. In the cases where the training is less than Indiana’s requirements than the applicant will receive 100 hours of credit for each 1 year period of practical work experience.
All applicants regardless of length of time licensed in another state must take an examination on the Rules and Regulations of Indiana pertaining to the profession they are applying for licensure in. If the issuing state did not require the applicant to take a practical examination they must do so to become licensed in Indiana.
Question: I still have questions about the license or the licensing process and need to contact the cosmetology board?
Answer: Whether you need to update your address, obtain the required forms for transferring a license from another state, replace a lost license, or just find the answers to your questions, contact the Indiana Cosmetology Board directly:
Indiana Cosmetology State Board Contact Information
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
State Board of Cosmetology Examiners
302 W. Washington St., Rm. EO-34
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-2980 (phone)
317-232-2312(fax)
The Indiana State Board of Cosmetology can help you with replacing a lost cosmetology license, updating a change of name or change of address information, and acquiring out-of-state and other useful forms, as well as answer additional questions about obtaining an Indiana cosmetology license.
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