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Barber
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1,500 hrs
Training Hours
Written + Practical
Exam Type
$200
Gov. Fees
Available
Apprenticeship
2 years (expires May 1, even-numbered years)
Renewal Cycle
No
CE Required
Minimum Age
18 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 plus apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Alternative
MANDATORY 18-month full-time apprenticeship (40 hrs/week, ~3,120 hrs) AFTER completing 1,500 school hours. This is NOT an alternative — it is a required second step. No other state requires both. Total pathway: ~896 days per Nevada Policy research.
Online Hours Allowed
Up to 200 hours may be theory-based; practical hours must be in-person
Curriculum Includes
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Nevada Barber Examination (Written + Oral)
Board-administered exam (NOT NIC/Prov). 45 written multiple-choice + 5 oral questions, 1 hour. Offered 4 times per year (March, June, Aug/Sept, December). Must be taken within first 2 exam dates after completing apprenticeship. Includes oral component — unique among states.
Nevada Barber Practical Examination
Board-administered practical exam. Live model required.
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Haircutting, shaving with straight razor, trimming beards and mustaches, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, scalp treatments, and facial massages for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Apprentice application fee | $85 |
Exam Fee | $100 |
License Fee The application fee covers initial license issuance | Included in application fee |
Total Government Fees Student license ($15) + apprentice app ($85) + exam ($100). Some sources cite $165. | $200 |
Barber School Tuition: $10,000–$20,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee. Does not include lost income during 18-month apprenticeship.
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NO reciprocity. Nevada does not recognize any other state's license. All out-of-state barbers must complete the full Nevada licensing process. Endorsement available ONLY with 5+ years experience in last 10 years.
Additional Requirements: Must submit application ($85, certified check/money order only), license verification from originating state, and proof of equivalent training.
Nevada maintains completely separate licensing for barbers and cosmetologists. The Nevada Barbers' Health and Sanitation Board regulates barbers, while the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology regulates cosmetologists. There is no crossover pathway between the two professions.
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Initial License Term
1 year (expires May 1 annually)
Renewal Cycle
2 years (expires May 1, even-numbered years)
Renewal Fee
$60
Continuing Education
Not required
Late Renewal Fee
$50
Regulatory Board
Learn more about the renewal process in our barber license renewal requirements guide.
Shop License Fee: $50 (Annual barbershop license fee (for licenses of 6+ months); $15 for less than 6 months)
Barbershops must be licensed by the Nevada Barbers' Health and Sanitation Board. Shops must comply with all applicable sanitary requirements prescribed by the Board. No barbershop may operate without proper licensure and compliance with health/sanitation regulations.
Nevada has one of the most demanding barber licensing pathways in the United States. Candidates must complete 1,500 hours of barber school PLUS an 18-month full-time apprenticeship before they can even sit for the licensing exam. This results in approximately 2.5-3 years of total training time. The state also requires a TB test before school enrollment, reflecting its strong health and sanitation focus. The Board's name - 'Health and Sanitation Board' rather than 'Board of Barber Examiners' - underscores this emphasis.
MOST BURDENSOME IN THE NATION: Nevada uniquely requires BOTH 1,500 school hours AND an 18-month mandatory apprenticeship. This is sequential, not either/or. Total pathway: ~896 days.
Separate standalone Barbers' Health and Sanitation Board (not combined with cosmetology).
Board-administered exams (NOT NIC/Prov), offered only 4 times per year.
Exam includes oral component: 45 written MC + 5 oral questions — unique among states.
NO reciprocity whatsoever. Endorsement only with 5+ years experience in last 10 years.
TB test required for school admission.
Must take exams within first 2 exam dates after completing apprenticeship.
NV Legislature has been considering SB 265 to reform requirements.
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Official Sources
Barber requirements in Nevada verified against Nevada Barbers' Health and Sanitation Board, April 2026.
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1,500 hours school + 18-month apprenticeship
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May 1 even years
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Separate cosmetology board
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