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Barber
Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
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900 hrs
Training Hours
Written
Exam Type
$125–$150
Gov. Fees
Not available
Apprenticeship
2 years; licenses expire July 31st every even year
Renewal Cycle
2 hrs
CE Required
Minimum Age
16 years old
Education Level
No specific education level required
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
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Total Training Hours
900 hours
Barber school only
Apprenticeship Alternative
Not availableOnline Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the board
Curriculum Includes
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Overall licensing difficulty: 24/100
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Haircutting, shaving, trimming beards, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, chemical treatments, scalp treatments, and facial treatments for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee | $88.75 |
Exam Fee Examination fee | $63.75 |
License Fee Initial license fee | Included in application |
Total Government Fees Total initial fees range | $125–$150 |
Barber School Tuition: $5,000-$15,000
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Florida allows out-of-state barbers to apply by endorsement if they hold a valid license and meet equivalent requirements.
Additional Requirements: License verification and proof of equivalent training required.
Florida maintains separate barber and cosmetology licenses under DBPR.
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Initial License Term
2 years
Renewal Cycle
2 years; licenses expire July 31st every even year
Renewal Fee
$63.75
Continuing Education
2 hours — 2 hours per renewal cycle. Must include HIV/AIDS component. HIV/AIDS course must be completed within 2 years prior to application.
Learn more about the renewal process in our barber license renewal requirements guide.
Shop License Fee: $50 (Barbershop license fee)
Barbershops must be separately licensed and pass health/safety inspections.
Florida uniquely requires a separate 2-hour HIV/AIDS course specific to barbers (the cosmetology version does not count). Florida also offers an alternative 600-hour pathway where a school official can certify competency to sit for the exam early.
Florida is one of the MOST accessible states for barber licensing: only 900 hours, no practical exam.
Restricted Barber license: only 600 hours, allows cutting/shearing/styling ONLY (no chemical services).
Students can sit for the exam after completing 600 hours with school competency verification.
Mandatory 2-hour HIV/AIDS course must be completed within 2 years prior to application.
The 4-hour cosmetology HIV/AIDS course cannot substitute for the barber-specific course.
Separate Barbers Board and Board of Cosmetology under DBPR.
Florida Statutes Chapter 476 governs barbering.
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Barber requirements in Florida verified against Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), April 2026.
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