Licensed in Another State & Moving to Arizona
Cosmetology
If you are licensed in another state other than Arizona, you can transfer your license through Reciprocity which is a license-for-license process.
| Step | Description | Resource |
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| 1 | Make a Payment of $60 for the application fee and an additional $3 for processing. | |
| 2 | After making your credit card payment, click Continue to proceed to Step Two which includes a link to "Complete the Reciprocity Application". The form will open in Adobe Sign and allow for online submission. | |
| 3 | Fill out the application | |
| Note | You will need to have your current licensed state send an official license verification to [email protected] after you apply for reciprocity. | |
| Note | We are currently not administering an infection, protection and law class. Instead, please view the IFP guidelines. | |
If you are moving to another state and need a license certification or you need license information for another Board, please fill out this form. The certificate will state your name, type of license, license number, issue date, date of expiration, disciplinary action or lack thereof, basis of licensure, and the licensure requirements. Once payment is completed you will receive the link to complete the Certification Request Form and submit online. The link to the Certification Request Form will also be sent to your email.
If you are a barber and need a certification request, please sign into eLicense.
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Please contact Arizona International Credential Evaluators in order to have your education translated and certified. Please send the required documents to [email protected] so that they can review them, translate it and certify it. Once the evaluation has been processed, have it mailed directly to our office or emailed to [email protected] Keep in mind, if applying for a cosmetology license through Arizona exams, you must show proof of completion for the full cosmetology course: hairdressing, nail technology and aesthetics. |
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| 1 | Make a Payment of $60 for the application fee and an additional $3 for processing. | |
| 2 | After making your credit card payment, click Continue to proceed to Step Two which includes a link to "Complete the Reciprocity Application". The form will open in Adobe Sign and allow for online submission. | |
| 3 | Fill out the application | |
| Note | We are currently not administering an infection, protection and law class. Instead, please view the IFP guidelines. |
Barbering
A.A.C R4-5-202 (C) (2) License by reciprocity: A copy of a current barber license issued by a state with which Arizona has a reciprocity agreement and documentation of at least one year of barbering work experience. The documentation shall contain the notarized signature of the barber where the work was performed.
To apply for reciprocity, please follow these steps:
| Step | Description | Resource |
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| 1 | Create an eLicense account | |
| 2 | Select the blue box that says 'I Don't Have a License' | |
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| 4 | Complete the required fields for the reciprocity application. | If the section is completed, it will have a green checkmark over the section. If not, there will be a red symbol showing that it is not complete |
| 5 | In the review section, the applicant must check the "I agree" section of the affidavit and sign. | |
| 6 | After everything is signed they will need to select the submit button. This will take them to their fees. They will then select continue. | |
| 7 | This will take them to the next payment screen where they will need to select the Barber board as the agency from the drop screen. | |
| 8 | Select the payment type and continue. After it is fully completed, you will receive a receipt. | |
| 9 | After the application has been submitted, it will be sent to our license queue for approval. The applicant will be notified via phone or email if the application is incomplete or missing any information. If the application is complete they should receive their license within 21 business days. The applicant can check their profile to see any change in status. |
If you are moving to another state and need a license certification/verification, please follow the below steps:
| Step | Description | Resource |
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| 1 | Log into your eLicense account and go to the 'Service Request' tab to select 'Certification Request'. | |
| 2 | Select the license type and where you need the certification request to be sent. |
A.R.S. § 32-322. Barber license; application; qualifications
D. An applicant who holds a valid license or authorizing document to practice barbering issued by another country and whose presence in the United States is authorized under federal law is exempt from subsection B, paragraph 5 of this section if all of the following apply:
- The board determines that the applicant is proficient in barbering.
- The applicant completes at least three hundred fifty hours of education at a school or program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter.
- The applicant signs a document stating that the applicant has read and understands the requirements of this chapter.
Steps for Out of Country Barber applicants:
| Step | Description | Resource |
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| 1 | You must have your license or documentation's authenticity verified by Arizona International Credential Evaluations (AZICE) . AZICE is the premier evaluator of international education in Arizona. To do this, you will need to email them at [email protected] | |
| 2 | Complete a licensed Arizona barber school for 350 hours. | |
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Complete a Barber reciprocity application by creating an account:
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| 4 | You must attend a Board meeting to receive approval from the Board that you are proficient in barbering. |