Minnesota cosmetology rules 2025 Examination
Questions with the Exclusive Answers to Attain an A+
The fee for practitioner, manager, or instructor license, with $40
Initial license fee
allocated for each initial license application.
The fee for renewing a practitioner license, divided into $100 for
Renewal fee
the license and $15 for the application.
Administrative fees Includes a $50 three-year fee for a homebound service permit.
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth
License expiration
month of the year due.
Licensing duration Licensing lasts for three years in each classification.
Out-of-state licensees are exempt when visiting for cosmetology
Exemption for out-of-state licensees
demonstrations, with services in the presence of a licensed
cosmetologist.
Established by the board, including education, experience, and
Qualifications for licensing
knowledge of health and safety procedures.
Continuing education credits Credits earned by a licensee, valid for two years.
The marketing or sale of any product is not allowed during a
Marketing during continuing
education continuing education class receiving credit.
Required for salons offering cosmetology services, with coverage of at
Professional liability insurance
least $25,000 for each claim and $50,000 total coverage for each
policy year for each operator.
If a salon is in a residence, there is no requirement for partitioning off
Partitioning requirement
the rooms used for cosmetology practice from the living quarters.
Based on the licensees who meet the law's requirements and pose
Inspection prioritization
a greater risk to the public.
License display requirement License holders are not required to display their license in the place of
business.
The board may bring legal actions, including seeking injunctive
Legal actions by the board
relief, to prevent imminent violations of cosmetology statutes,
rules, or orders.
May be issued by the board if there's a reasonable basis for
Cease and desist order believing that a person has violated statutes, rules, or orders, and
becomes final if no hearing is requested within 30 days.
The board may impose a civil penalty of up to $2,000 per violation
Questions with the Exclusive Answers to Attain an A+
The fee for practitioner, manager, or instructor license, with $40
Initial license fee
allocated for each initial license application.
The fee for renewing a practitioner license, divided into $100 for
Renewal fee
the license and $15 for the application.
Administrative fees Includes a $50 three-year fee for a homebound service permit.
Individual licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth
License expiration
month of the year due.
Licensing duration Licensing lasts for three years in each classification.
Out-of-state licensees are exempt when visiting for cosmetology
Exemption for out-of-state licensees
demonstrations, with services in the presence of a licensed
cosmetologist.
Established by the board, including education, experience, and
Qualifications for licensing
knowledge of health and safety procedures.
Continuing education credits Credits earned by a licensee, valid for two years.
The marketing or sale of any product is not allowed during a
Marketing during continuing
education continuing education class receiving credit.
Required for salons offering cosmetology services, with coverage of at
Professional liability insurance
least $25,000 for each claim and $50,000 total coverage for each
policy year for each operator.
If a salon is in a residence, there is no requirement for partitioning off
Partitioning requirement
the rooms used for cosmetology practice from the living quarters.
Based on the licensees who meet the law's requirements and pose
Inspection prioritization
a greater risk to the public.
License display requirement License holders are not required to display their license in the place of
business.
The board may bring legal actions, including seeking injunctive
Legal actions by the board
relief, to prevent imminent violations of cosmetology statutes,
rules, or orders.
May be issued by the board if there's a reasonable basis for
Cease and desist order believing that a person has violated statutes, rules, or orders, and
becomes final if no hearing is requested within 30 days.
The board may impose a civil penalty of up to $2,000 per violation
