Cosmetologist License Requirements in Florida
License RequiredLast verified March 9, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Florida Board of Cosmetology
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Pearson VUE
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Cosmetologist
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Florida licenses cosmetologists through DBPR's Board of Cosmetology. The official board site defines a cosmetologist as a licensed person practicing cosmetology for compensation, provides the initial examination pathway for Florida education, and states that applicants with a current active license from another state may qualify by endorsement without meeting Florida's standard examination or education requirements again. Verified against MyFloridaLicense cosmetology materials on 2026-03-09.