Fees: Cosmetologists

See various fees associated with cosmetology licenses.

Forms of payment

We cannot accept payments over the phone.

Exam fees

Pay exam fees directly to the examination provider, D.L. Roope Administrations Inc. (dlroope.com).

Licensing fees

  • If you're paying online, pay with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express (no gift cards)
  • Make checks or money orders payable to Department of Licensing

Professional license fees

Type of license

Get a license Reciprocity Renew Late renewal
Cosmetologist $35 $60 $66 $131
Barber $35 $60 $66 $131
Manicurist $35 $60 $66 $131
Hair design $35 $60 $66 $131
Esthetician $35 $60 $66 $131
Master esthetics $35 $60 $66 $131
Instructor $35 $60 $66 $131
Salon/Shop $121 N/A $121 $181
Mobile Unit $121 N/A $121 $181
Personal Service $121 N/A $121 $181
School $330 N/A $330 $523
Post-Secondary school $330 N/A $330 $523

Shop license fees

Item Fee
Salon/Shop license application (permanent cosmetics)* $15
Salon/Shop license renewal (permanent cosmetics)* $15
License print fee

$5

Shop license fees

*If you have an individual artist license and an artist shop location license to practice permanent cosmetics and an operator license, you may qualify for a reduced license fee for your salon shop license if it's at the same location as your artist shop location license. Contact us at 360-664-6626 or DOLCosmo@dol.wa.gov to see if you qualify.

Need additional help? Here's how to contact us:

call Phone: 360-664-6626
(TTY: Call 711)
mail Email: dolcosmo@dol.wa.gov
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