1. LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION – TRAINING RECEIVED IN-STATE
NOTE: Temporary Permit will be issued until which time the examination can be scheduled
REQUIREMENTS §73-7-13(1); §73-7-18(1); §73-7-21(1):
- must be at least 17 years of age
- must be able to read, write and speak English
- must have a high school education or its equivalent
- completed application and required fee
- pass written and practical licensing examinations
Professional Licensing Application By Examination (Part 1) for Applicants Receiving Training in Mississippi
Initial Licensure Application (Part 2) – must be completed after examinations are passed
2. LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION – TRAINING RECEIVED OUT OF STATE – LICENSED LESS THAN ONE (1) YEAR
- must be at least 17 years of age
- must be able to read, write and speak English
- must have a high school education or its equivalent
- completed application and required fee ($55.00)
- pass written and practical licensing examinations
Professional Licensing Application By Examination (Part 1) for Applicants Receiving Training from Out of State
Initial Licensure Application (Part 2) – must be completed after examinations are passed
3. PREVIOUSLY ISSUED A PERMIT UNDER THE UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ACT BUT FAILED TO PASS THE SANITATION AND LAW EXAMINATION WITHIN 365 DAYS OF THE ISSUE DATE OF THE PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS §73-50-2
- Temporary Practice Permit is invalid 365 days from the issue date of the permit
- Temporary Practice Permit must be returned to the MS State Board of Cosmetology upon expiration
- The individual can no longer practice in the State of Mississippi upon expiration of the permit
- The individual is eligible to take the examination as many times as he/she applies as long as the examination fee is paid during the initial 2 year period from the date of issuance.
- Upon passage of the Sanitation and Law Examination within two (2) years from the issue date of the permit, a license shall be granted under the existing Out of State Application for Licensure originally filed with MSBC.
- If the applicant fails to pass the Sanitation and Law Examination within two (2) years from the issue date of the permit, a new OUT OF STATE PROFESSIONAL LICENSING APPLICATION must be filed with MSBC; however, an additional 365-day permit will not be issued.
4. OUT OF STATE LICENSING THROUGH RECIPROCITY (If the state you are coming from has a written agreement and can provide it to the MSBC office, MSBC will review such agreement and determine its validity under current law; otherwise there is no traditional reciprocity as defined in our statute, Miss. Code Ann, Section 73-7-23(1).
REQUIREMENTS §73-7-23:
- must be at least 17 years of age
- proof that the required hours have been completed
- completed application and required fee ($55.00)
Out of State Application for Licensure (Part 1)
5. OUT OF STATE LICENSING THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ACT FROM A LICENSING REGULATED STATE
Note: Temporary Practice Permit for 365 days. The permit holder must take and pass the Sanitation and Law Examination; otherwise the permit expires at the end of 365 days
REQUIREMENTS §73-50-2; §73-7-23(4); HB 1263 (2022)
- held a valid license in good standing in another state for 1 year
- receive verification form from other state
- provides proof of residency (state issued ID; current residential utility bill under applicant’s name and address; current ownership or current lease of a residence in MS; or proof of in-state employment of his or her spouse)
- completed application and required fee ($55.00)
Out of State Application for Licensure (Part 1)
6. OUT OF STATE LICENSING THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ACT FROM AN UNLICENSING OR UNREGULATED STATE
Note: Temporary Practice Permit for 365 days until applicant can take and pass the Sanitation and Law Examination
REQUIREMENTS §73-50-2; §73-7-23(4); HB 1263 (2022)
- can provide required documentation that they for at least three (3) years in the lawful occupation
- provides proof of residency (state issued ID; current residential utility bill under applicant’s name and address; current ownership or current lease of a residence in MS; or proof of in-state employment of his or her spouse)
- completed application and required fee ($55.00)
Out of State Application for Licensure (Part 1)
7. OUT OF STATE INSTRUCTOR LICENSING THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ACT
REQUIREMENTS §73-50-2; §73-7-23(2(3); HB 1263 (2022)
- holds a current, valid and verified instructor license in good standing in another state for 1 year
- provides proof of a high school education or its equivalent;
- MSBC receive verification form from other state that instructor has completed training equivalent to Mississippi as provided in Section 73-7-15 OR has three (3) years or more of experience as a licensed instructor prior to application;
- has completed the application and paid the required fee ($55.00)
UROLA (Out of State) Instructor Temporary Practice Permit Application
8. OUT OF STATE LICENSING THROUGH THE MILITARY FAMILY FREEDOM ACT
Note: Temporary Practice Permit for 365 days until applicant can take and pass the Sanitation and Law Examination
REQUIREMENTS §73-50-1; 73-7-23(4)
- held a valid license in good standing in another licensing state for 1 year OR can provide documented evidence that they worked for at least three (3) years in the lawful occupation in an unregulated state
- receive verification form from other state if coming from a regulated state
- receive completed application and applicable fee(s) ($55.00)
Out of State Application for Licensure (Part 1)
9. OUT OF COUNTRY LICENSING PROTOCOL
Application Fee: $55.00
Out of Country Licensing Protocol and Forms