State Licensing Disclaimer

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(cosmetology and barbering only)

The state may refuse to grant a license if a student has been convicted of a crime; committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit; or committed any act that, if committed by a licentiate of the business or profession in question, would be grounds for the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services to deny licensure. The Department of State, Division of Licensing Services denies licensure on the grounds that the applicant knowingly made a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the application for such license. Students who are not U.S. citizens or who do not have documented authority to work in the United States will not be eligible to apply to take the state licensure examination. Paul Mitchell The School Schenectady is not responsible for students denied licensure.

state licensing requirements

cosmetology

Applicants are required apply for their license on the New York State e-Licensing system. You must have a NY.gov ID account. If you do not have an account, you should go to the MY NY.gov Online Services page to sign up for an account. 

To apply for a Cosmetology license, you must:

  1. Be 17 years old
  2. Complete a 1,000 hour approved course of study and pass both the New York State written and practical examinations. The affirmation of New York State Approved Schooling section of the application must be completed by your school director as proof of successful completion.
  3. Be examined by a physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. The physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner must complete and date the Health Certification section of the application. You must submit your application within 30 days after the health certification is signed and dated.

There are several ways to apply for a license:

  1. New York State Education and Examinations (eligible for temporary license)
    You must complete a 1,000-hour approved course of study and pass both the New York State written and practical examinations to get a license to operate in this state. As proof of successful completion of schooling, you must have the Affirmation of New York State Approved Schooling section of the application completed by your school director.

    Effective June 17, 2020, all operator applicants qualifying based  on the completion of NYS education must complete a 1- hour course on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness. Visit     this page to complete the course before submitting your application.

    After your application is reviewed and accepted, you will receive information that explains the exam process in detail.

barbering

Applicants are required apply for their license on the New York State e-Licensing system.  You must have a NY.gov ID account. If you do not have an account, you should go to the MY NY.gov Online Services page to sign up for an account. 

To apply for a Barber license, you must:

  • Be 17 years old
  • Be examined by a physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. The physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner must complete and date the Health Certification section of the application. You must submit your application within 30 days after the health certification is signed and dated.
  • Successfully complete a course of study
  • Complete a one-time course of study regarding "the transmission of contagious diseases and the proper methods of sanitation and sterilization"
  • Successfully complete the NYS practical examination within 2 years (except when applying by Reciprocity)