Applications/Forms

Licensure by Examination
Online Applications

Licensure by Examination is for applicants who:

Application Requirements and Application Overview

Cosmetologist: Cosmo License Requirements and Application Overview

Esthetician: Esthetician License Requirements and Application Overview

Nail Technician: Nail Technician License Requirements and Application Overview

Instructor Applications

Instructors: Instructor License Requirements and Application Overview

Endorsement Applications
Online Applications

Licensure by Endorsement requires the applicant to be in good standing and actively licensed in another state and meet one of the following:

If you are actively license in another state but do not meet the requirements above, you will need to apply by Examination.

Cosmetologist: Licensure Requirements and Process Overview

Esthetician: Licensure Requirements and Process Overview

Nail Technician: Licensure Requirements and Process Overview

Instructor: Instructor Licensure Requirements and Process Overview

Repeat Exam Applications

Request for Repeat Examination Information

Only active, exam eligible applicants who have failed an exam may submit a Request for Reexamination.

Applicants whose initial application is expired or Lapsed status licensees must complete the initial application.

Repeat Examination Request Submission

Repeat Examination Requests may only be submitted via Document Submission in the Licensee Portal.

For instructions on how to access and submit applications in Document Submission, click here.

Applications are processed in the order they are received. Upon completion of processing, notice will be sent via email.

To check your status, https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/ApplicationStatus/Index.

Reinstatement Applications

Reinstatement Application

For Cosmetologists, Estheticians, Nail Technicians and Instructors

If your license expired March 10, 2023, you must complete 1 (4) hour CE course on safety and sanitation. CE courses can be found here

In order for your license to be reinstated, you must submit a reinstatement application, the applicable fee, applicable supporting documents, including a current passport photo and your USC CE certificate from your 1 (4) hour CE class. If your license is not reinstated as of March 10, 2026, you will be required to pass the exam again (practical and theory).

You may check CE hours by clicking: Check your CE Hours Here

Licensees must obtain the required CE's from a Board-approved provider. CE's may be obtained via in-person or online.

Reactivation/Reinstatement Application (Cosmetology, Esthetician, Nail Technician and Instructor license Reinstatement Application)

Reinstatement Application (Salon)

Reinstatement Application (Booth Renter)

Reinstatement Application (Cosmetology School)

Salon Applications

Booth Renter Applications

The Booth Renter application is an online application that requires you to submit your payment electronically. Before starting the online application process, download the form below. You will need to upload or supply all requested information before your application can be processed.

  1. Click Here to Download Booth Renter Acknowledgment Form

  2. Click Here to fill out the Booth Renter Application

Establishment Applications

Salon Electronic Application

Salon Application and Self Inspection Forms

Salon Manager Change Application

School Applications
School Application

License Bond

Student Time Sheet Reporting Forms

The following cosmetology hour reporting forms are to be used for reporting all student enrollments and recording of student hours. This is to be done at a ratio of no more than twenty students per one instructor. All documents must contain the proper signatures, dates and correct times as required by state laws and regulations.

*Please note*

(CH-001A) This daily hour sheet should be used for school programs with full time students who sign in and out for lunch.

(CH-001B) This daily hour sheet should be used for school programs with part time students who do not take lunch breaks.

  • This form can also be used by schools to record student make-up hours.
    • These hours must be labeled as make-up hours.
    • All hours are to be recorded by the instructor providing the instruction and should include only actual classroom instruction time, minute for minute as required by the board.

Training Affidavits

Duplicate License Request

Due to continued concerns regarding abuse of license sharing/lending, Board provided clarification regarding duplicate license requests. As of May 5, 2025, the Board will issue the following:

  • Initial License or renewal of Licensure: (1) Wall certificate and (1) Pocket Card
  • Request for first Duplicate License: (1) Wall Certificate - a Pocket Card will not be issued
  • Request for (2+) Duplicate License: Review of reason for request with proper documentation; may be requested to come before the Board.

Duplicate License Request Form

You must provide the proper documentation for name change request, to receive a new license. This will include:

  • Completion of Name Change Form with Fee
  • Copy of your Driver’s License
  • Copy of your Name Change Document (i.e.; marriage license, divorce decree, etc.)
  • 2x2 Passport Photo

Please note that duplicate license request due to name change, will not be counted as a duplicate request.

Personal Name And/Or Address Change Form