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Barber
Exam: Yes
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1,500 hrs
Training Hours
Written
Exam Type
$99
Gov. Fees
Not available
Apprenticeship
4 years
Renewal Cycle
No
CE Required
Minimum Age
At least 18 years of age; or 17 years of age and a graduate of high school or equivalent. years old
Education Level
High school diploma or GED (or age 17 with high school diploma)
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
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Total Training Hours
1,500 hours
Barber school
Apprenticeship Alternative
Not availableOnline Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the board
Curriculum Includes
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Indiana Barber Written Examination
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Overall licensing difficulty: 37/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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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 | $40.00 |
Exam Fee Written ($52) + practical ($52) | $104 |
License Fee Initial license fee | Included |
Total Government Fees Total of application, exam, and license fees | $99 |
Barber School Tuition: $5,000-$16,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee
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Indiana allows out-of-state barbers to apply by endorsement with equivalent training.
Additional Requirements: License verification and proof of 1,500 hours required.
Indiana maintains separate barber and cosmetology licenses under the same board.
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Initial License Term
4 years
Renewal Cycle
4 years
Renewal Fee
$40.00
Continuing Education
Not required
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.
Indiana has a slightly higher minimum age requirement than most states (18, or 17 with high school diploma). PSI exams are notably available in both English and Spanish.
Indiana has one of the LONGEST renewal cycles at 4 years — keeps long-term costs low.
75% passing score is higher than the typical 70% in most states.
Dual-track age requirement: 18 normally, or 17 if already graduated high school.
Combined State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners — but licenses remain separate.
Temporary permits issued upon receipt of complete application, valid for 3 months.
No apprenticeship pathway — formal school training required.
Exams available in English and Spanish through PSI.
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Barber requirements in Indiana verified against Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, April 2026.
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Official Indiana barber licensing authority
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