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Delaware barber license — 1,250 training hours, exam details, fees (~$258), and application steps. Verified 2026 data. Data verified 2026-03-23. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
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1,250 hrs
Training Hours
Written + Practical
Exam Type
~$258
Gov. Fees
Available
Apprenticeship
2 years (expires March 31 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Cycle
No
CE Required
Minimum Age
16 years old
Education Level
10th grade or equivalent
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
Total Training Hours
1,250 hours
Barber school or apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Alternative
3,000 hours required
3,000 hours (18–36 month program under licensed barber). Hybrid pathway also available: 600 classroom hours + 1,500 apprenticeship hours (apprentice hours transfer at 2:1 ratio).
Online Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the board
Curriculum Includes
Delaware Barber Theory Examination (NIC)
Written exam covering barbering theory and Delaware laws.
Delaware Barber Practical Examination (NIC)
Hands-on demonstration of barbering skills. Held in Newark, DE. Results emailed within 1–2 business days.
Haircutting, shaving, trimming beards, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, chemical treatments, scalp treatments, and facial treatments for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee No separate application fee | N/A |
Exam Fee Combined theory + practical (PCS/NIC) | $218 |
License Fee Temporary license fee | $40 |
Total Government Fees Exam ($218) + temp license ($40) | ~$258 |
Barber School Tuition: $5,000-$15,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee
Title: Master Barber
Additional Hours: 600 hours beyond base barber license
Requires barber license + additional 600-hour apprenticeship in chemical procedures. Master Barber can also get a skin and nails certification with 250 school hours or 500 apprenticeship hours.
Delaware allows out-of-state barbers to apply by endorsement with equivalent training.
Additional Requirements: License verification and proof of equivalent hours required.
Delaware maintains separate barber and cosmetology licenses under the same board.
Initial License Term
2 years
Renewal Cycle
2 years (expires March 31 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Fee
Set per cycle (check current schedule)
Continuing Education
Not required
Regulatory Board
Shop License Fee: $121 (Establishment license fee)
Barbershops must be separately licensed and pass health/safety inspections.
Delaware offers both a school pathway (1,250 hours) and an apprenticeship pathway (3,000 hours), with the apprenticeship capped at 40 hours per week. Exams are administered by PCS rather than the more common PSI or NIC.
CRITICAL: Training hours are 1,250 per DE Code Title 24 Ch. 51, NOT 1,500. Some sources confuse with Master Barber total (1,850 = 1,250 + 600).
Delaware offers a Master Barber license — requires barber license + additional 600-hour apprenticeship in chemical procedures.
Master Barber can also get skin and nails certification with 250 school hours or 500 apprenticeship hours.
Hybrid pathway available: 600 classroom hours + 1,500 apprenticeship hours (2:1 ratio).
Theory exam scheduled through PSI (psiexams.com); practical exam date set by PCS.
Results emailed within 1–2 business days.
Exam retake fee: $145.
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Official Delaware barber licensing authority
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Delaware requires 1,250 hours of barber training. Find approved schools and programs near you.
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