Instructor License

You must already have an active aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, nail technology, or hairstylist license for a minimum of 1 year and completion of 350 instructor hours by an Arizona-licensed school.

 

Aesthetics, Cosmetology, Hairstyling and Nail Technology (A.A.C. R4-10-B201):

  • Must provide proof of current license
  • Must provide proof of 1 year work experience
  • Must provide proof of being at least 18 years old
  • Proof of graduation from high school or its equivalent
  • Must provide proof of legal presence in the U.S. 

 

Barbering (A.A.C. R4-10-A202):

  • Must provide proof of current license
  • Must provide proof of 1 year work experience
  • Must provide proof of being at least 19 years old
  • Proof of graduation from high school or its equivalent
  • Must provide proof of legal presence in the U.S.  

Step Description Resource/Additional Information
1 Take and pass the instructor exams through Virtual Inc. (PCS)

Testing Information
2

Log into the portal.

  • If you haven't created an account in the new portal, select 'Sign Up Now'
    • When creating your account, please make sure you use the name that is on your license. This means you must use your legal first and last name so that it connects with your license.
  
3 On the left side, select 'Applications.' Then, select the 'New Application' button and use the drop-down arrow to select your application type.   
4 The application you selected will pop up. Select 'Continue.'  
5

Fill out the required information and upload the required documents.

  • If we don't have a photo on file, you must upload a photo of yourself that will be placed on your license.  The photo must be from the shoulders up in front of a white background. This photo should be a passport-like photo.
  • You must provide proof of citizenship. This can be a passport, Arizona driver's license or birth certificate. If you provide a birth certificate, you must also provide photo identification.
  • Certificate of Graduation
  • Proof of Work form showing at least 1 year of experience
     

Proof of Work Experience Form
6 Pay the application fee of $60.

Fees Page
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 notifying you that you have a message in the portal under the Communications Center.

You can check your application status by logging into the licensing portal.

Upon being licensed,  you will receive an email from the portal notifying you that you have a message in the portal under the Communications Center. When you receive the notification that your application has been accepted, you can then print your license by clicking on ‘Print License’ on the left-hand side navigation menu.

Apply for an Instructors License