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Barber
Exam: Yes
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1,500 hrs
Training Hours
Written + Practical
Exam Type
$177
Gov. Fees
Available
Apprenticeship
2 years (expires Dec 31 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Cycle
5 hrs
CE Required
Minimum Age
17 (school) / 16 (apprenticeship) years old
Education Level
High school diploma or GED
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
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Total Training Hours
1,500 hours
Barber school or apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Alternative
3,000 hours required
3,000 hours (minimum 18 months) under a Master Barber with 36+ months experience. Apprentices issued license after July 1, 2019 must take theory exam within first 12 months.
Online Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the board
Curriculum Includes
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Georgia Barber Written Examination (NIC)
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Georgia Barber Practical Examination
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Haircutting, shaving with straight and safety razors, trimming beards, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, bleaching, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, scalp treatments, and facial treatments for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application for licensure by exam | $30 |
Exam Fee Written ($59) + practical ($89) — combined same-day rate | $147 |
License Fee Initial license fee | Included in application fee |
Total Government Fees Exam ($147) + application ($30) | $177 |
Barber School Tuition: $5,000-$15,000
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Title: Master Barber
Master Barber license: 1,500 hours training (includes chemical services). Barber II: 1,140 school hours or 2,280 apprenticeship hours (no chemical services).
No direct reciprocity — endorsement reviewed case-by-case.
Additional Requirements: Must provide license verification and proof of equivalent hours.
Cosmetologist-to-barber crossover: 300 additional hours + pass barber exams.
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Initial License Term
2 years
Renewal Cycle
2 years (expires Dec 31 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Fee
$50
Continuing Education
5 hours — 5 hours per renewal: 3 hours health/safety (TCSG-developed) + 2 hours elective (trade shows, industry trends, computer skills, business management, or related areas). CE Broker required as of Jan 1, 2026. First renewal exempt.
Late Renewal Fee
$100
Regulatory Board
Learn more about the renewal process in our barber license renewal requirements guide.
Shop License Fee: $50 (Shop license fee)
Barbershops must be separately licensed and pass health/safety inspections.
Georgia has one of the more structured apprenticeship programs, requiring the supervising Master Barber to have held a license for at least 36 months. Georgia also requires 5 hours of CE per renewal cycle and offers crossover licensing for cosmetologists.
Georgia has TWO barber license types: Master Barber (1,500 hrs, includes chemical services) and Barber II (1,140 hrs school / 2,280 hrs apprenticeship, no chemical services).
Apprentices issued license after July 1, 2019 must take theory exam within first 12 months.
Cosmetologist-to-barber crossover: 300 additional hours + pass barber exams.
As of Jan 1, 2026, all CE must be tracked through CE Broker (cebroker.com/ga).
First renewal after initial licensure is exempt from CE requirements.
48-month window to pass exams after completing training (for those trained after July 1, 2018).
No direct reciprocity — endorsement reviewed case-by-case.
Barber Schools in Georgia
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Barber requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (you) | $215 | 56–91 wks | |
| Alabama | $430 | 40–66 wks | → |
| Florida | $152.50 | 36–61 wks | → |
| North Carolina | $125 | 57–93 wks | → |
| South Carolina | $325 | 56–91 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Barber requirements in Georgia verified against Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, April 2026.
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