Barber

NevadaActive
This record was last updated on January 14, 2016, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
State exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

Applicants must: 1) Be at least 18 years old and of good moral character. 2) Have completed a 1,500 hour barber school course approved by the board. 3) Complete an apprenticeship of 18 months under the supervision of a licensed barber. 4) Pass a State Board Examination. Applicants from another state must take the examination and furnish proof of 5 years barbering experience. Exams are given in March, June, September and December. Applicants for an apprentice barber's license must: 1) Be at least 16 1/2 years old and of good moral character. 2) Have graduated from an approved school of barbering. 3) Pass a State Board Examination. Modified requirements exist for individuals already licensed as cosmetologists; contact the board for more information. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application--$15; examination--$85; initial license--$60; biennial license renewal--$50; barber shop inspection fee (new shop)--$50; biennial barber shop state license--$60.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Board
Barber's Health & Sanitation Board
Address
4710 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas 89121
Agency website
http://barber.nv.gov
Last updated
January 14, 2016

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Source and verification

This record is Nevada's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

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