Establishment License
According to A.R.S. § 32-501 and A.R.S. § 32-541, establishments only need one establishment license. If you already have an establishment license, you do not need to apply for a second establishment license type. You do need a licensed individual to offer particular services (i.e. a licensed aesthetician for aesthetic services, a licensed barber to offer barbering services, etc.)
You will not be reimbursed if you apply and pay for a second establishment license.
Types of salon establishment licenses:
Aesthetics: Allows you to do skin services, including waxing.
Cosmetology: Allows you to do hair, skin (including waxing) and nail services.
Hairstyling: Allows you to do hair services.
Nail Technology: Allows you to do nail services.
According to A.R.S. § 32-501 and A.R.S. § 32-541, establishments only need one establishment license. If you already have an establishment license, you do not need to apply for a second establishment license type. You do need a licensed individual to offer particular services (i.e. a licensed aesthetician for aesthetic services, a licensed barber to offer barbering services, etc.)
You will not be reimbursed if you apply and pay for a second establishment license.
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| 1 | Fill out all of the necessary application information and supporting documents. | |
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After you have filled out the application, you must verify the email address you listed on your application.
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Select ‘Confirm Email’ on the email sent and then fill out the payment information.
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| 4 | After you have filled out the payment information, you must select ‘Authorize’ on the Order Review page. | |
| 5 | The application process is complete once you get to the payment confirmation page. You will receive an email from the Barbering & Cosmetology Board saying that your application has been submitted. |
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| After Application |
It can take up to 4 weeks to process a completed establishment application. If there's any additional information needed from you, you will be contacted via email.
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Create an account in the portal.
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| 2 | On the left side navigation bar, select 'Manage Establishments.' | |
| 3 | Select the button that says 'Create Establishment.' | |
| 4 | Fill out the establishment name and physical address and click 'Save.' | |
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Your establishment's profile has now been created.
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| 6 | A window will come up where you will need to select 'Barber Establishment Application.' | |
| 7 | Select the 'Continue' link. | |
| 8 | Fill out all of the required information. | |
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Pay the application fee of $150.
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After License Submittal |
It currently takes up to 4 weeks for a completed application to be processed. If any additional information is needed from you, you will receive an email from the licensing portal indicating what we need from you and to upload the additional information. You can check your application status by logging into the licensing portal. Upon being licensed, you will receive an email from the portal with your license. |
| Steps | Description | Resource/Additional Information |
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| 1 | If you are already a registered eyelash technician, log into your account. If you are not, create an account with a social account or by selecting the blue 'Sign up now' link. | If you already hold an establishment license, you do not need to apply for the eyelash technician establishment license. |
| 2 | On the left side navigation bar, select 'Manage Establishments.' | |
| 3 | Select the button that says 'Create Establishment.' | |
| 4 | Fill out the establishment name and physical address and click 'Save.' | |
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Your establishment's profile has now been created.
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| 6 | A window will come up where you will need to select 'Eyelash Establishment' | |
| 7 | Select the 'Continue' link. | |
| 8 | Fill out all of the required information. | |
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Pay for the application.
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Online payment methods can be Discover, Mastercard and Visa. |
| After Application Submittal |
It currently takes up to 4 weeks for a completed application to be processed. If any additional information is needed from you, you will receive an email from the licensing portal indicating what we need from you and to upload the additional information. You can check your application status by logging into the licensing portal. Upon being licensed, you will receive an email from the portal with your license. |
If you are moving from a suite to another suite within the same building, you must submit a Suite Change Application.
If you are moving to a suite in a completely different building with a different physical address, you must apply for a new establishment license. If you are changing the name of your establishment, you must apply for a new establishment license.
- According to A.R.S. 32-501 and A.R.S. 32-541, establishments only need one establishment license. If you already have an establishment license, you do not need to apply for a second establishment license type. You do need a licensed individual to offer particular services (i.e. a licensed aesthetician for aesthetic services, a licensed barber to offer barbering services, etc.)
You will not be reimbursed if you apply and pay for a second establishment license.
- If you are renting a room or suite, you must have an establishment license.
- An establishment licensee shall ensure all services performed at the establishment for the public are consistent with the type of license issued to the licensee. An establishment licensee shall ensure that, except as provided in R4-10-B402, all services are performed for the public by an individual who holds a Board-issued license or registration.
- A barber, cosmetology, aesthetics, hairstyling, nail, or eyelash establishment licensee shall ensure the establishment has enough equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and instruments to control infection and protect the safety of the public and employees.
- An establishment licensee shall ensure the establishment has:
- A workstation for each licensee or registrant using space within the establishment;
- If licensees using space in the establishment are performing barbering, cosmetology, or hairstyling services, at least one shampoo bowl and one hair dryer, which may be a blow dryer; and
- If licensees or registrants using space in the establishment are performing aesthetics, nail technology, or eyelash technology services, at least one sink in addition to the restroom.
- An establishment licensee shall ensure licensed barbers, aestheticians, cosmetologists, hairstylists, nail technicians, and eyelash technicians have enough equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and instruments to provide services, control infection, and disinfect between clients.
For safety and sanitation requirements, please see the Arizona Administrative Code.
If I am renting a salon suite, do I need a salon establishment license?
Yes, if you are in a salon suite, you must have an establishment license. If you move suites within a building, you must submit a Suite Change Application and notify the Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board within 10 business days.
Do I need different establishment licenses if I want to have a barber and cosmetologist working in my salon?
According to A.R.S. § 32-501 and A.R.S. § 32-541, establishments only need one establishment license. If you already have an establishment license, you do not need to apply for a second establishment license type. You do need a licensed individual to offer particular services (i.e. a licensed aesthetician for aesthetic services, a licensed barber to offer barbering services, etc.)
You will not be reimbursed if you apply and pay for a second establishment license.
I bought an establishment. What do I do?
If you recently purchased an establishment, you must submit a new establishment application. Once your application is approved, you will receive a new establishment license number.
**The previous owner must submit an Establishment Closure Form before you will be able to apply.
I sold my establishment. What do I need to do?
If you closed your establishment, you must notify the Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board within 10 days of closing. Please fill out the Establishment Closure Form. The new owner will not be able to submit a new application until the license number has been closed out.
How much does this application cost?
For a full fee breakdown, please see the Fees page.