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North Dakota License Information

North Dakota Board of Cosmetology license FAQ:

Question: How do I obtain a North Carolina Cosmetology License?

Answer: In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology in the state of North Dakota, students must complete the requirements listed below. When getting a North Dakota cosmetology license, there really is no incorrect way to go about training as long as you have completed your coursework at a North Dakota cosmetology school.

As stated by the North Dakota (ND) State Board of Cosmetology, to get a North Dakota cosmetology license, one must have attended a North Dakota cosmetology school or when transferring into the state, the North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology, requires you to meet their guidelines. After finishing your training, you are required to pass a licensing exam issue by the North Dakota (ND) State Board of Cosmetology. Once passing you will receive your North Dakota cosmetology license.

You’re now able to work in the state of North Dakota. Keep in mind, just because you received your ND cosmetology license you may want to consider continuing education to further get full utilization from your ND cosmetology license. Please contact the North Dakota Board of Cosmetology for more information.

Question: How much training is required?

Answer: The North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology requires the following number of hours of training for each specialty below:

North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology Requirements
Each person who desires to secure an operator’s license shall file a written application under oath. This North Dakota Board of Cosmetology supplies the applications, and you may file them with the secretary of the board. The application must be accompanied by:

• Satisfactory proof of the educational qualifications required of a student
• An examination fee as may be fixed by the board
• Satisfactory proof that the applicant has completed the required training in a school of cosmetology
• A fee for original licensure

Cosmetology: 1800 hours
Esthetics: 600 hours
Manicure: 350 hours

Question: How do I transfer my license from another state?

Answer: A person who is licensed or registered as a cosmetologist under the laws of any other state (or country, or territory of the United States, or District of Columbia) may be granted reciprocity and a license to practice cosmetology without requirement of examination. The applicant’s license must be from a state with substantially equal or greater licensing requirements than those required in the state of North Dakota. Additional requirements may also apply.

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 North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology directly:

North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information

North Dakota Board of Cosmetology

PO Box 2177
Bismarck, ND 58502-2177
Phone: 701-224-9800
Fax: 701-222-8756
Email: [email protected]

The North Dakota 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 a North Dakota cosmetology license.

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