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Nebraska barber license — 1,800 training hours, exam details, fees ($270), and application steps. Verified 2026 data. Data verified 2026-03-23. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
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1,800 hrs
Training Hours
Written + Practical
Exam Type
$270
Gov. Fees
Not available
Apprenticeship
2 years (expires June 30, even-numbered years)
Renewal Cycle
No
CE Required
Minimum Age
17 years old
Education Level
High school diploma or GED
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
Total Training Hours
1,800 hours
Barber school
Apprenticeship Alternative
Not availableOnline Hours Allowed
Limited; practical hours must be completed in-person
Curriculum Includes
Nebraska Barber Written Examination
Board-administered exam — Nebraska does NOT use NIC or Prov. Exams conducted quarterly by the Board of Barber Examiners.
Nebraska Barber Practical Examination
Hands-on demonstration of barbering skills. Administered on the same exam dates as the written exam.
Haircutting, shaving with straight razor, trimming beards and mustaches, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, chemical treatments, and scalp treatments for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Combined student/examination + 2-year license fee (single payment) | $270 |
Exam Fee Included in combined fee | Included in $270 |
License Fee Included in combined fee | Included in $270 |
Total Government Fees Single combined fee covers exam + initial 2-year license | $270 |
Barber School Tuition: $12,000–$22,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee. Nebraska's 2,100-hour requirement results in higher tuition costs.
Licensing by reciprocity: $265, requires active license from another state.
Additional Requirements: May need to pass the Nebraska barber examination if training hours do not meet Nebraska's 2,100-hour requirement.
NE licensed cosmetologists get 1,000 hours credit toward the 1,800-hour barber requirement.
Initial License Term
2 years (expires June 30 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Cycle
2 years (expires June 30, even-numbered years)
Renewal Fee
$120
Continuing Education
Not required
Regulatory Board
Shop License Fee: $100 (Biennial barbershop license renewal fee; booth rental permits also cost $100)
Barbershops must be licensed by the Board. Applications for new shops must be filed at least 15 days before the scheduled opening. Booth rental permits are also required for independent contractors working in a barbershop. No charge for changing shop location during the licensing period.
Nebraska's 2,100-hour training requirement is one of the highest in the country for barbers, significantly above the national average. The state also administers its own exams rather than using PSI, Prov, or NIC, and exams are only offered quarterly. The single $220 combined application/exam/license fee is an unusually simple fee structure. There is no apprenticeship pathway available, making barber school the only route to licensure.
CRITICAL: Training hours are 1,800 per NE Statute 71-205. Many third-party sources incorrectly cite 2,100.
Board-administered exams — Nebraska does NOT use NIC or Prov. Board conducts own exams quarterly.
The $270 fee is a single combined payment covering exam + initial 2-year license.
Cosmetologist crossover: 1,000 hours credit toward 1,800-hour barber requirement.
Licensing by reciprocity: $265, requires active out-of-state license.
No apprenticeship pathway available.
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Nebraska requires 1,800 hours of barber training. Find approved schools and programs near you.
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