Cosmetology / Barber - Barber or Cosmetology School
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About
A school is a licensed educational facility that offers the cosmetology and barbering curriculums licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
All schools offering curriculum are required to be licensed by the Board unless otherwise regulated by the Tennessee Board of Education or Tennessee Board of Regents.
Schools must submit an application and fee and receive a passing inspection prior to opening for business.
Requirements
Each school type has specific licensing requirements depending on the curriculum offered to students. See the links to the regulatory rules below for details.
Cosmetology:
Cosmetology Rule 0440-1-.01
Required Documentation:
- Submission of application and fee
- Student enrollment agreements (20)
- Floor Plan of Facility to Scale
Barber:
Barber Rule 0200-1-.01
Required Documentation:
- Submission of application and fee
- Student Enrollment Agreements
- Floor Plan of Facility to Scale
Fees
Cosmetology:
Application: $350
Relocation, change of ownership: $175
Change of Name: $10
Renewal: $150
Barber:
Application: $350
Relocation, change of ownership: $175
Change of Name: $10
Renewal: $150
Additional
The board approves all new school applications upon appearance at a regularly scheduled meeting. Change in locations and name or ownership changes are also approved by the board. Schools are required to be inspected annually and the license is renewed annually.
Monthly hour reports are required for submission to the Board office on or before the 10th of each month for the previous month for every student enrolled.
Violations to the Rules and Laws can result in civil penalties and possibly include revocation or denial of a license.
All applicants for school licensure are recommended to review the Rules and Laws for the profession prior to submission of the application.
Cosmetology School Grace Period:
The grace period for your license is 1 month. All schools expire 8/31 annually. A $25 late is charged if not renewed by 9/30. Must renew before 9/30 annually or license becomes invalid.
After 09/30 the licensee will have to reapply for license.
Barber School Grace Period:
The grace period for your license is 1 year. All schools expire 1 year from the month they were orginally licensed. A $25 late is charged if not renewed within a year.
After 1 year of expiration the license becomes invalid. Will have to reapply for the license.
Change of Address
Am I required to notify the board if I change my address?
Yes, in order to receive your renewal notice, we must have your current address.
While we prefer you report a change of address online at core.tn.gov, they may be sent via email to cosmetology.board@tn.gov
How do I submit a change of address/location?
For individuals, you can change your address in your core account at core.tn.gov. After you log in or create an account, you will choose the “My Licenses or Permits” tab, select your credential, then select the Change Address option.
If you own a shop or school you must apply for a change of location and receive an inspection. You can do this within the shop's core account at core.tn.gov. After you log in or create an account, you will choose the “My Licenses or Permits” tab, select your credential, then select the Location Change option.
NOTE: If you need to update your MAILING ADDRESS only, you can email your shop name, license # and request to cosmetology.board@tn.gov.