FAQ

If you are not a barber in another state or country, you would need to complete a 1500 hour course in an approved barber school. You can start the application process through your Barber Portal.

Ensure that you have received your graduation letter (transcripts) and barber school diploma from your school. Then schedule to take the examination in Nevada.

Yes, you must take the exam and get licensed 1 year after completing your training. If you do not take the exam and get licensed, you must complete a 250 hour refresher course.

Simply create an account with us to access a free application through our Barber Portal. You may also pick up an application at one of the board offices with a $15.00. This deposit is non-refundable.

$100.00

The exams are held 6 times a year in Las Vegas, in the months of January, April, June, August, October, and December.

Yes, you can purchase a study guide and/or law book from a board office. You can also find all the Nevada State Laws under the heading “Laws, Rules and Regulations”.

A letter will be sent to your mailing address after the deadline of the examination you registered for. The letter will tell you the time and location of the examination. You are to be there 15 minutes prior to the start time so that we may get you seated and ready to start the exam on time.

If you miss the examination you are scheduled for, you forfeit your money and will have to reapply to take the next examination.

The only way to be excused is for Good Cause. Good Cause can be defined under NAC 643.005.

If you show up late to your scheduled examination, you will have to reapply to take the next examination and your money will be forfeited.

You will only be required to take the part of the exam you failed at the next testing time.

After 1,500 hours in an accredited barber school or another state's current barber license, we require all applicants to take an exam that contains both a practical (shampoo, haircut, and shave) and a written/oral portion. You can start the process in your Barber Portal.

Yes, you are allowed to bring an interrupter to the written portion of the examination with you. You MUST notify the Board that you are bringing an interrupter.

If you meet the requirements for endorsement, you would be eligible. If not, you would have to take and pass the Nevada Barber Examination (theory and practical).

If you have a felony on your record, you would first have to schedule a hearing with the Board. At that time the Board would determine if you would be allowed to attend Barber School.

If you have a felony on your record, you would first have to schedule a hearing with the Board. At that time the Board would determine if you would be allowed to become licensed in Nevada.

Please click here to Petition to Appear Before the Board.

You will need to bring copies of all paperwork to leave with the Board. You will need to bring all paperwork pertaining to the case. You will also need to bring final dispositions for all charges. You should bring at least 2 character witness letters. If you come to a hearing with no paperwork, the Board is going to ask you to reschedule for another hearing. They can not make a decision on your case without paperwork.

You can easily renew your license by registering an account with us and accessing your Barber Portal.

You can obtain a duplicate license by filling out the required affidavit, submitting 2 passport photos, and a $20.00 fee through your Barber Portal. Or if requesting a duplicate by mail, print the affidavit fill it out and have it notarized, mail it to our office along with 2 passport photos and a $20.00 money order.

You have two licensing periods to pay your renewal fee ($60.00) and the late fee ($60.00) to reinstate your expired license. (May 1, fourth year) After that, you must retake the exam. If you are found working under an expired license, you will be fined. You can easily renew your license online through your Barber Portal.

Please create an online account with us to access your Barber Portal. Submit the completed application online 10 days prior to opening date. An inspector will contact you to conduct the inspection of your new barbershop. Once you pass the inspection, you can open for business.

Any time there is a change whether in location, ownership, or name of the business change, the owner must submit a new barbershop application and fee. In most cases, an inspection must take place prior to operating the business. Under NO circumstances are licenses transferrable. You can easily schedule and file the appropriate forms through your Barber Portal.

Yes, as long as the salon/shop has been properly licensed by BOTH boards to accommodate both licenses.

No. Anyone working in a barber shop in the State of Nevada must be licensed by the Nevada Barber Board. A student, wither current or a graduate shop has not taken the board examination, may NOT work in your shop.

The inspector will be checking the shop license and personal licenses to make sure they are current. They will also inspect the shop and all the stations for cleanliness and sanitation requirements. It is always the licensees’ responsibility to make sure they are licensed, working in a licensed shop and following all the sanitation procedures.

No, the Board does not accept cash. The Board accepts all major credit and debit cards, as well as bank transfers for online processing. If paying in person, we only accept cashiers checks or money orders.

If you are doing business by mail, make money orders payable to Nevada State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board.

Nevada State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board 4710 East Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89121

You can easily change your address online by registering an account with us and updating your personal information through your Barber Portal.