How to renew your license: Cosmetology school and postsecondary school
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We expect a processing delay for mailed applications and renewals. Renew or apply online for faster processing of your license. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
We expect a processing delay for mailed applications and renewals. Renew or apply online for faster processing of your license. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Things to know
- License expires annually
- You can submit your renewal fee and documentation 120 days before your license expires
- A DOL inspector will conduct a site visit before the license expiration date
- If your license expires before you renew:
- Your students can't earn hours towards licensure while your license is in expired status
- Late fees will apply
- Your license could be subject to disciplinary action
What you'll need
- Your license number
- Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit or debit card to pay renewal fee
- Answer legal background questions and provide documents if needed.
- A SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account to renew online.
- For help, see how to set up account access.
- For step-by-step renewal instructions, see Frequently asked questions.
Renew by mail
Send us the following:
- Completed Cosmetology, Hair Design, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, or Master Esthetician School Renewal Application (English, Español, Русский, and more).
- Documentation of changes to catalog and curriculum since last submission
- Check or money order for the renewal fee and Tuition Recovery Trust Fund deposit* (payable to Department of Licensing)
- Mail to:
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3856
* The Tuition Recovery Trust Fund deposit is not required if your school is 100% publicly funded.
When will I get my license?
We won't mail your license unless you request a printed copy. Your license is available to print online.
If you renewed online
- We'll process your request within 14 business days. It will be available to print online at any time.
- Check your email for notifications about your license.
- See how to self-print your license.
If you renewed by mail
- We'll process your request within 45 business days and send a copy of your license to the email address listed on the application.
- You can print your license online at any time. See how to self-print your license
Get a printed license by mail
- To get a printed license when applying by mail, you must send the license print fee with your application.
- To request a printed copy of your license, send us the following information:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- License type
- License number
- Check or money order for the license print fee, payable to Department of Licensing
- Mail to:
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3856
Related information
- How to renew your license: Cosmetology instructor
- How to renew your license: Cosmetologist, barber, manicurist, esthetician, hair design, or master esthetician
Question? Need help?
- Email us: DOLCosmo@dol.wa.gov
- Call us: 360.664.6626
