How to renew your license: Cosmetology school
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
How to renew
Our renewal process has changed! You'll need to answer legal background questions and provide documents if needed.
- Complete a Cosmetology, Hair Design, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, or Master Esthetician School Renewal Application (English, Español, Русский, and more) and gather all required attachments listed on the form.
- Submit the application, all required attachments, and a check or money order payable to the Department of Licensing for the renewal fee 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
