Board Of Barbering and Cosmetology

Barbering and Cosmetology License Types
  • Barber
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Operator
  • Beauty Shop
  • Beauty Instructor
  • Beauty School
  • Barber & Cosmetology Apprentice
Beauty School Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 of every year)
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
(Must renew by hardcopy only)
Renewals Accepted: November 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Renewal Hardcopy Form  Mail Out: November 3, 2023
Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2023

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Beauty School (BSC) - active status – $380.00
Beauty School (BSC) - inactive status – $12.00
Barber, Beauty Operator, Shop and Instructor Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31, of every odd-numbered year)
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025
Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Renewals Accepted: November 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Renewal Postcard Mail Out: November 3, 2023
Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2023

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Barber (BAR) – active status - $146.00
Barber (BAR) – inactive status - $12.00
Barber Shop (BAS) - active status - $176.00
Barber Shop (BAS) - inactive status - $12.00
Beauty Operator (BEO) – active status - $146.00
Beauty Operator (BEO) – inactive status - $12.00
Beauty Shop (BSH) - active status - $176.00
Beauty Shop (BSH) - inactive status - $12.00
Beauty Instructor (I) - active status – $146.00
Beauty Instructor (I) - inactive status – $12.00
Restoration Information
(Restore within 3 years after license expiration)
(BAR, BEO, BAS, BSH, I) Forfeited licenses may be restored within 3 years and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 3 years after the license expiration date will require a written explanation along with supporting documentation and will be subject to approval by the board.
Restore Online (BAR and BEO only): https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
(BAS, BSH and I must restore by hardcopy only)
 Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Barber (BAR) – active status - $196.00
Barber (BAR) – inactive status - $62.00
Barber Shop (BAS) - active status - $276.00
Barber Shop (BAS) - inactive status - $112.00
Beauty Operator (BEO) – active status - $171.00
Beauty Operator (BEO) – inactive status - $37.00
Beauty Shop (BSH) - active status - $276.00
Beauty Shop (BSH) - inactive status - $112.00
Beauty Instructor (I) - active status – $171.00
Beauty Instructor (I) - inactive status – $37.00