South Dakota License Information
South Dakota Board of Cosmetology license FAQ:
Question: How do I obtain a South Dakota Cosmetology License?
Answer: In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics or nail technology in the state of South Dakota, students must complete the requirements listed below. When getting a South Dakota cosmetology license, there really is no incorrect way to go about training as long as you have completed your coursework at a South Dakota cosmetology school.
As stated by the South Dakota (SD) State Board of Cosmetology, to get a SD cosmetology license, one must have attended a South Dakota cosmetology school or when transferring into the state, the SD Board of Cosmetology, requires you to meet their guidelines. After finishing your training, you are required to pass a licensing exam issue by the South Dakota (SD) State Board of Cosmetology.
Once passing you will receive your South Dakota cosmetology license. You’re now able to work in the state of South Dakota. Keep in mind, just because you received your SD cosmetology license you may want to consider continuing education to further get full utilization from your SD cosmetology license. Please contact the South Dakota Cosmetology Commission for more information.
Question: How much training is required?
Answer: The South Dakota Cosmetology Commission shall issue a license to any person who meets the following requirements:
• 18 years or older
• Evidence of completion of high school or GED
• Submission of application to Cosmetology Commission
• Pay examination fee, which includes the first license
• Passage of 3 examinations - NIC national written, NIC national practical, and South Dakota state laws
Required hours of education from an approved South Dakota cosmetology school are as follows:
COSMETOLOGY: 2100 hours
ESTHETICS: 600 hours
NAIL TECHNOLOGY: 400 hours
Question: How do I transfer my license from another state?
Answer: You may become a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician or nail technician in South Dakota through reciprocity if your current state license has equal or greater requirements than South Dakota. (If you do not have a current license, then you should apply as an out-of-state student.)
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 South Dakota State Board of Cosmetology directly:
South Dakota State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information
South Dakota Cosmetology Commission
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: 605-773-6193
Fax: 605-773-7175
E-mail Address: [email protected]
The South 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 South Dakota cosmetology license.
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