Verification for state cosmetology licensing boards

Look up a current license status and view the minimum exam score requirements for licensure.

License certification documentation

If you are looking to get licensed in another state or to get a license by reciprocity, a representative from that state may use our professional license lookup to find:

  • Current license status
  • Date the license was first issued
  • Types of licenses held in Washington

Upon request, we can email verification to confirm license status, education hours completed, or examination results. We do not provide verification letters through the mail.

Minimum exams and scores

Learn more about the cosmetology exams Washington requires.

Applicants must meet these minimum exam and score requirements to be issued their first license in Washington:

October 1, 2013 to Present

  • Exams: NIC Practical and NIC Written
  • Score: 75%

October 1, 2010 to September 20, 2013

  • Exams: State Practical and State Written
  • Score: 75%

February 1, 2006 to September 30, 2010

  • Exams: NIC Practical and NIC Written
  • Score: 75%

July 1, 2002 to January 31, 2006

  • Exams: NIC Practical and State Written
  • Score: 76%

July 1, 1984 to June 30, 2002:

  • Exams: State Written
  • Score: 76%

Before July 1, 1984

  • Exams: State Practical and State Written
  • Score: 76%

Disciplinary actions

See a list of cosmetologists, salon shops, or postsecondary schools that have been disciplined in Washington.

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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