Licensing Area: Barbering and Cosmetology
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Contact Information for Frequently Called Numbers
RICO Consumer Resource Center
(808) 587-3295 or (808) 587-3222
- Verify if a person is licensed
- Request prior complaints history on a licensee
- File a complaint on a licensee
Business Registration Division
(808) 586-2727
- For information to register a business
Professional and Vocational Licensing
(808) 586-3000
- Request an application
- Inquire about licensing requirements
- Applicants can check on the status of an application
- Inquire about licensee maintenance requirements
Executive Officer
Laureen KaiTelephone
(808) 586-2696
Residents on the neighbor islands may call by dialing the following toll free numbers followed by the last 5 digits of the phone numbers above and the # sign:
| Kauai | 274-3141 | |
| Maui | 984-2400 | |
| Hawaii | 974-4000 | |
| Lanai & Molokai | 1-800-468-4644 |
Address:
DCCA-PVL
ATT: BAR/COS
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Email:
License Categories
- Barber
- Barber Shop
- Beauty Operator
- Beauty Shop
- Beauty Instructor
- Beauty School
- Barber & Cosmetology Apprentice
Renewal
Biennial December 31 every odd numbered year
Failure to timely renew by the renewal date will result in the forfeiture of the license. After the renewal date, the forfeited license may be restored within 3 years, subject to meeting restoration requirements. A request to restore more than 3 years after forfeiture will require a written explanation along with supporting documentation and shall be subject to approval by the board.Pursuant to Section 436B-14.5, HRS, any license held by a member of the armed forces, National Guard, or a reserve component that expires, is forfeited, or deemed delinquent while the member is on active duty and deployed during a state or national crisis shall be restored if certain restoration requirements are met. Click here to access the "Military Renewal and Restoration Information Sheet".
Regulating Body
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Board Composition
7 Members
Qualifications
2 Barbers
2 Beauty Operators
3 Public