Welcome to Arizona Board of Cosmetology

Information

Boards address location:

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

Online Services:  Individual & Establishment Renewals

 

ONLINE RENEWAL LICENSE -CLICK HERE

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
  • Please use  a desktop/laptop computer to renew online not all phones are compatible
  • If your online payment is successful and you do not receive your license within 10-15 business days, please contact the office.
  • Hairstylist personal renewal- is available online now or you can also mail in or bring in renewal to the office.
  • 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.
  • Having trouble renewaling online - "Mail" in your renewal notice with fee to our office, it must be postmarked before or on the renewal date.
  • PAST YOUR RENEWAL DATE? 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 over 2 years, you will have to call the office for procedures to reactivate.
*How to renew a license on time:
 "On or 60 days prior" to the renewal date:
  • Mail in your renewal or
  • Renew online-use a desktop/laptop computer 
 
 
 

ALERT! COVID-19 BOARDS UPDATE:

Links - Arizona Department of Health Services

 

Clarification for essential services: 

Clairfication from the Governor's Office:

Press Release - April 3, 2020 "Governor's Office Provides Additional Guidance on Essential Services" (click here to read)

Clip from the Press Release - April 2, 2020

  • On March 23, 2020, Governor Ducey issued an Executive Order defining essential services. On March 30, 2020, as these services cannot comply with the guidelines required in paragraph 11 of Executive Order 2020-18, directing Arizonans to Stay Home, Stay Healthy, and Stay Connected.
    • Barbers
    • Cosmetology, Hairstyling, Nail Salons and Aesthetic Salons
    • Tanning salons
    • Tattoo parlors
    • Spas
    • Massage palors

 

  • There are economic opportunities available for small businesses:

  1. Federal Relief: The U.S. Department of the Treasury posted important updates on accessing federal relief, which will be critically important to Arizona families and small businesses. Starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for low interest loans for payroll, rent, utilities, and other expenses. A portion of these loans are forgivable (program details and the application here)
  2. Arizona Specific Worker and Small Business Resources: the Arizona Commerce Authority has compiled resources for small businesses and workers  facing employment loss on this page . (www.azcommerces.com)
  3. Arizona Commerce Authority Webinar Series: The first webinar "Ensuring Business Continuity" was held April 1, 2020. Recsources are available and more webinars are forthcoming on this page. (www.azcommerces.com)

 

 

LIST OF EXECUTIVE ORDER

  • Executive Order 2020-12 "PROHIBITING THE CLOSURE OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES" 
    • Prohibiting the Closure of Essential Services - Link to read full Executive Order
      • Cosmetology, Hairstyling, Nail Technology and Aesethic Schools refer to "Educational Institutions"
      • Cosmetology, Hairstyling, Nail Technology and Aesethic Salons refer to "Professional and Personal Services"
        • All salons are classified under "Personal Hygiene Services"
        • Follow all CDC requirements to prevent spread of the COVID-19

 

  • APRIL BOARD EVENTS:
    • April 6th, 13th, 20th &  27th  Infection Protection Classes - CANCELED 
    • April 17, 2020, Board Meeting with be telephonic.

 

  • SCHOOLS: Each of the Arizona Licensed Schools have been working with the Board on what measures they are using to help accommodate their students and clients. If you have any questions please contact the school on what action they are taking during this time.
    • Practical Examination: Message from Professional Credential Services, Inc (PCS)
      • Hello,

        Due to the COVID-19 disease, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have issued updated measures to be taken to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 disease.  Professional Credential Services (PCS) has determined it is necessary to postpone the upcoming Practical Examinations in Phoenix, AZ, until further notice. All candidates will be placed in the 1st available date and notified via email once a new exam date has been determined. PCS feels it is necessary to protect the individual candidates and our staff at the testing facility.  Please check your email account weekly for updates regarding the exams and admission notices.

        Please feel to contact PCS at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> if you have any questions or concerns.
    • Written Examination: Message from Prometic to close test centers

 

  • During this time the Board would refer "ALL" licensees to use the following methods to renew licenses, and/ or submit to an applications:
  • Mail or renew online
  • Mail in your applications
  • Submit requested documents by email-to azboc.gov (Copy of Photo ID's, certifications, etc...) 

 

Other Information

Public Notices:

 

NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 27, 2019

Licensure by Universal Recognition

     On August 27, 2019 the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology will begin accepting applications for licensure by universal recognition. 

The universal recognition law allows Arizona residents to use an out-of-state professional or occupational license to qualify for an Arizona license to work. To qualify, an applicant must:

  • Prove residency in Arizona. 
  • Be currently licensed or certified for at least one year in another U.S. state in the discipline applied for and at the same level of practice as recognized in Arizona.
  • Be in good standing in all states where currently or previously licensed or certified.
  • Prove Citizenship or Alien status for State public benefits
  • Pay all applicable fees to the "Arizona State Board of Cosmetology" - Fee amount: $140.00

Substantive Policy Statement - Arizona Universal Licensing Recognition

Arizona Universal Licensing Recognition Application


OR

Licensure by Reciprocity 

A.R.S. § 32-513 

Notwithstanding section 32-510, 32-511, 32-512, and 32-512.01, a person is entitled to receive a cosmetologist, aesthetician, nail technician or hairstylist license if the person does all of the following:

  1. Submits to the board an application for a cosmetologist, aesthetician, nail technician or hairstylist license on a form supplied by the board.
  2. Submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the person is licensed in another state or country.
  3. Takes and completes a class relating to infection protection and law review that is provided by the board or its designee. The board shall determine that amount of the fee for the class. The applicant shall pay the fees directly to the board or its designee. 
  4. Pays the prescribed reciprocity license fees.

ARIZONA RECIPROCITY APPLICATION

Non-Applicability Exemption of Individuals who Blow Dry Hair

Senate Bill 1401, A.R.S. 32-506 (14) provides as follows:

   "Persons who dry, style, arrange, dress, curls, hot iron or shampoo and condition hair if the service does not include applying reactive chemicals to permanently straighten, curl or alter the structure of the hair and if the person takes and completes a class relating to sanitation, infection protection and law review that is provided by the Board or its designee. This paragraph does not apply if a person is engaging in the practice of Aesthetics or Cosmetology. A person who exempt pursuant to this paragraph shall post a sign in a conspicuous location in the perosn's place of business notifying the public the person's services are not reulated by the Board."

In order to qualify for the exemption individuals are required to do the following:

  • Take and complete a class relating to sanitation, infection protection and law review that is provided by the Board or its designee pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-506 (14).
  • Individuals are required to post out services in a conspicuous location in the person's place of business notifying the public that the person's services are not regulated by the Board. A.R.S. § 32-506 (14) and A.A.C. R4-10-111 (F).

 

Substantive Policy Statement - Non Applicability Exemption of Individuals who Blow Dry Hair

Infection Protection Law class - General Interest 3.2020

 

Arizona apprenticeship program

Arizona now offers a "Cosmetology Apprenticeship" program. The program is hosted through Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). 

Occupation terms: One and half (1.5) years with 3000 hours - minimum 250 to 288 hours of related instruction. Arizona State Board of Cosmetology examination is required to be come licensed. 

 

 

 

  • 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:
 

OSHA Alert

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

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

 

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

Petition for a Rule or Review of an Agency Practice

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1033, any person may file a petition with the Governor's Regulatory Review Council for review of a final rule based on the person's belief that the final rule does not meet the requirements of A.R.S. § 41-1030. A person may also petition the Governor's Regulatory Review Council to request review of an existing agency practice, substantive policy statement, final rule or regulatory requirement that is not specifically authorized by statute pursuant to title 32 based on the person's belief that the existing agency practice, substantive policy statement, final rule or regulatory licensing requirement is unduly burdensome or is not demonstrated to specifically fulfill a public health, safety or welfare concern. 

 *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.