Personal License

Cosmetology, Aesthetician, Hairstyling and Nail Technology License

Step Description Resource/Additional Information
1 Take and pass both the written and practical exam through Virtual Inc. (PCS)

Testing Information

2

Submit the application payment fee of $60 plus a $3 processing fee after you have passed both exams.

Make a Payment

3 After your have made your payment, you will be emailed the license application. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder. If after 24 hours you still don't receive an email, please call the Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board at 480-784-4539.

License Application Requirements

After License Submittal It currently takes up to 14 business days for a completed application to be processed.    

Duplicate/Copy of Cosmetology, Aesthetician, Hairstyling and Nail Technology License

If you have lost your license, you may get a duplicate license. You are only allowed two duplicate licenses for a two year license. 

Step Description Resource/Additional Information
1 Sign into the portal. 

Sign into Portal

The portal is not compatible with mobile devices or tablets. 

2 After you have logged in, on the right side of the dashboard, you will see your license(s) and the ability to print the duplicate for whichever you want to print. Please make sure your pop-up blocker is not on and restricting the ability for your license to come up. 

Barber License

Step Description Resource/Additional Information
1 Take and pass both the written and practical exam through Virtual Inc. (PCS)

Testing Information

2

Register and log into eLicense.

Log into eLicense

3

Select 'Click Here to Apply for a New License'.

 
4

Select the 'Arizona State Board of Barbers' and the type of license.

 
5 Fill out all of the required information.  At the top of your application, you will see a green check mark or a red caution mark. When it is a green checkmark, you have entered in all of the required information
6 The last step is to make a payment. You will be brought to a payment screen where you will need to select the Arizona State Board of Barbers and the type of license you're requesting.