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Welcome to Arizona State Board of Cosmetology

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Welcome to Arizona Board of Cosmetology

Online Services

**Please note that the Boards office has relocated to:

New address:

1740 W Adams Suite #4400
Phoenix AZ 85007
480-784-4539

 

Online Services:  Individual & Establishment Renewals

CLICK HERE TO ENTER - ONLINE RENEWALS
 

**ATTENTION LICENSEES**
A security update will be performed on Tuesday, 08/21/2018
The Online services will not be available between 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

 
NEW EFFECTIVE: July 3, 2015
PERSONAL LICENSES Renewal Fee: $60.00 for "2" years, delinquent $30.00 extra
SALON LICENSE Renewal: $50.00 for "1" year, delinquent $30.00 extra
 
 

 

If you have "MAILED" in your renewal, DO NOT use the Online Service to pay twice. It will cause an issue with your license renewal.

 
*How to renew a license on time:
 "On or 60 days prior" to the renewal date:
  • Mail in your renewal or
  • Bring in your renewal or
  • Renew online or
  • Renew over the phone by contacting Licensing @ 480-784-4539
 
*RENEWAL DATE PAST?
DELINQUENT fees will not be waived, you have 60 days prior to your renewal date to renew. If your license is in an "INACTIVE" status, you will have to call the office for procedures to reactivate. 
 
*HAVING TROUBLES?
 "Mail" in your renewal notice to our office. To avoid a late fees, it must be postmarked before or on renewal date.
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Other Information

SCAM ALERT: Board of Cosmetology Urges Licensees to Beware of Fake Calls and Emails

The Board of Cosmetology is aware of individuals targeting licensees by phone and email regarding payment of money for license related fines and penalties. These individuals are posing as Board Members and are very convincing. Please be aware that a Board Member will never contact a licensee or applicant. If you have any question about a fee or fine either come to the Board office in person or contact Board of Cosmetology Compliance Office, at (480) 889-2954 or (480) 784-4961. This matter has been referred to the Arizona Attorney General's Office for criminal investigation and prosecution. Please contact the office if you have any information regarding this scam. 

AZ Attorney General's Online Complaint portal: Any victim can file a complaint @ https://gateway-sis.azag.gov/PublicComplaint/begin.aspx

 

Public Notices:

  • Governor Doug Ducey - Executive Order

    Internal Review of Administrative Rules; Moratorium to Promote Job Creation and Customer-Service Oriented Agencies - "Executive Order" & "Regulation Rollback"
    Questions: send an email to:  [email protected] 

  • Public Notice of Board & Committee meetings are posted at:
  •  AZBOC - Agenda & Committee meetings
  •  Posted at our Phoenix Office
  • AZ Department of Administration

 

Quick Reference:
 

  • What's New:
    2018 Proposed Bills to be reviewed:

    • SB1184: State Compact:; Temporary Professional Licenses

    • SB1399: Board of Barbers; Cosmetology; Apprenticeships

    • ​HB2011: Cosmetology; licensing exceptions

    • HB2378: Cosmetic laser procedures; direct supervision

    • HB2379: Hairstylists; nail technicians; cosmetology board

    • HB2405: Board of Barber; Repeal

    • HB2442: Physical Body Adornment; Establishment; Certification

    • HB2476: Barbers; cosmetologists; licensure; apprenticships 

 

  • Arizona State Board of Cosmetology is in compliance with A.R.S.§ 32-4404 (c);The public may contact the Board to request any licensee's public records, including dismissed complaints, nondisciplinary actions, and board orders

  • Board Fee

 

Arizona Ombudsman - Citizens' Aide:

In the event that you have made a reasonable effort to resolve any problem related with the Arizona Board of Cosmetology and have not been successful, you may contact the Arizona Ombudsman - Citizens' Aide.

The Arizona Ombudsman - Citizens' Aide helps citizens to resolve ongoing issue with State of Arizona agencies, departments, boards and commissions. 

Arizona Ombudsman - Citizens' Aide
7878 N. 16th Street, Suite 235
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Telephone: 602-277-7292, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.. - 5 p.m.., excluding State Holidays and weekends*
Toll-free: 1-800-872-2879 (outside Phoenix metropolitan area)

"THE OMBUDSMAN-CITIZENS AIDE HELPS CITIZENS TO RESOLVE ONGOING ISSUES WITH STATE AGENCIES"'
To reach the Ombudsman-Citizen's Aide Office: click below
E-mail:  [email protected]   
Website: http://www.azoca.gov/

House Bill 2186

 *If the holiday falls on a Saturday, then it is  observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, then it is observed on Monday.

 

Note: The Board attempts to ensure that all information on the website is accurate; however, does not accept responsibility for information. The law and rules remains supreme. Any discrepancies between information on the website and law will yield to law.