Board Of Barbering and Cosmetology
Licensing Assistance
Applicant and Licensee Information
License Continuation Info
Beauty School Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 of every year)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
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Renewals Accepted:
November 9, 2026 to December 31, 2026
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Renewal Hardcopy Form Mail Out:
October 30, 2026
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
December 31, 2026
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Beauty School (BSC) - active status –
$380.00
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Beauty School (BSC) - inactive status –
$12.00
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every year.
- Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
License Continuation Info
Barber, Beauty Operator, Shop and Instructor Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31, of every odd-numbered year)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (Must renew by hardcopy only)
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Renewals Accepted:
November 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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Renewal Hardcopy Form Mail Out:
October 31, 2025
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
December 31, 2025
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Barber (BAR) – active status -
$146.00
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Barber (BAR) – inactive status -
$12.00
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Barber Shop (BAS) - active status -
$176.00
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Barber Shop (BAS) - inactive status -
$12.00
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Beauty Operator (BEO) – active status -
$146.00
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Beauty Operator (BEO) – inactive status -
$12.00
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Beauty Shop (BSH) - active status -
$176.00
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Beauty Shop (BSH) - inactive status -
$12.00
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Beauty Instructor (I) - active status –
$146.00
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Beauty Instructor (I) - inactive status –
$12.00
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
- Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
Regain Active Status
Restoration Information (Restore within 3 years after license expiration)
(BAR, BEO, BAS, BSH, I) Forfeited licenses may be restored within 3 years and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 3 years after the license expiration date will require a written explanation along with supporting documentation and will be subject to approval
by the board.
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Restore Online (BAR only): BEO, BAS, BSH and I must restore by hardcopy only
https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Cost to Restore (late renewal)
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Barber (BAR) – active status
$196.00
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Barber (BAR) – inactive status
$62.00
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Barber Shop (BAS) - active status
$276.00
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Barber Shop (BAS) - inactive status
$112.00
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Beauty Operator (BEO) – active status
$171.00
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Beauty Operator (BEO) – inactive status
$37.00
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Beauty Shop (BSH) - active status
$276.00
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Beauty Shop (BSH) - inactive status
$112.00
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Beauty Instructor (I) - active status
$171.00
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Beauty Instructor (I) - inactive status
$37.00
Regulatory Entity Details
Regulating Body
The official Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, together with its schedule of public meetings and meeting minutes