Board Of Barbering and Cosmetology
Barbering and Cosmetology License Types
- Barber
- Barber Shop
- Beauty Operator
- Beauty Shop
- Beauty Instructor
- Beauty School
- Barber & Cosmetology Apprentice
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
Beauty School Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 of every year)
(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, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (Must renew by hardcopy only) |
| Renewals Accepted: November 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
| Renewal Hardcopy Form Mail Out: October 31, 2025 |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2025 |
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)
(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, 2026 to December 31, 2027 |
| Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/ |
| Renewals Accepted: November 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
| Renewal Postcard Mail Out: October 31, 2025 |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2025 |
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)
(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 only): https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov (BEO, 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 |