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Vermont barber license — 750 training hours, exam details, fees ($130), and application steps. Verified 2026 data. Data verified 2026-03-23. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Barber
Governing Authority
Vermont Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (Office of Professional Regulation)
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750 hrs
Training Hours
Written + Practical
Exam Type
$130
Gov. Fees
Available
Apprenticeship
2 years (September 30 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Cycle
24 hrs
CE Required
Minimum Age
18 years old
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent (12th grade)
Residency
Vermont residency preferred but not strictly required
Background Check
Not required
Total Training Hours
750 hours
Barber school or apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Alternative
2,000 hours required
2,000 hours (24 months under licensed barber in licensed shop).
Online Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the Board for current policy
Curriculum Includes
VT Barber Theory Examination (NIC)
Vermont requires both a general written examination and a separate jurisprudence exam covering Vermont Barber and Cosmetology Laws and Rules. The written exam is 90 minutes, multiple-choice format. Administered in partnership with Professional Credential Services (PCS).
VT Barber Practical Examination (NIC)
Hands-on practical exam offered in Montpelier. Candidates must bring their own mannequin and supply kit. Simulates a real-world barber experience.
Haircutting, shaving, trimming beards and mustaches, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, chemical treatments, scalp treatments, and facial treatments for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Biannual license fee; endorsement applicants pay $110 application fee plus $160 for jurisprudence exam | $130 |
Exam Fee Exam fees are bundled with the license application fee | Included in application/license fee |
License Fee The $130 application fee is the combined initial license fee; the same $130 fee applies at renewal (biannual). No separate license issuance fee. | Included in application fee |
Total Government Fees Application/license fee ($130); exam fees included | $130 |
Barber School Tuition: $5,000–$15,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee. Vermont has limited barber schools.
License by endorsement: $110 application + $160 jurisprudence exam. Case-by-case; applicants lacking hours need 1,500+ hours professional experience over 1+ year.
Additional Requirements: Endorsement application fee of $110 plus $160 jurisprudence exam fee. Must pass the Vermont jurisprudence exam covering Vermont-specific laws and rules.
Vermont maintains separate barber and cosmetology licenses under the same Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. Each license has its own scope of practice and training requirements.
Initial License Term
2 years (expires September 30 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Cycle
2 years (September 30 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Fee
$130
Continuing Education
24 hours — 24 hours per 2-year renewal — highest CE requirement for barbers nationally.
Shop License Fee: $130 (Estimated shop license fee; contact the Board for exact amount)
The Director shall issue a license to the person who owns or controls a shop of barbering who has paid the required fee and is in compliance with the rules and provisions of the chapter.
Vermont is notable for requiring 24 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle, which is significantly higher than most states for barbers. The state also requires a separate jurisprudence exam in addition to the standard written exam, testing knowledge of Vermont-specific barber laws and rules. Vermont requires only 750 school hours (among the lower requirements nationally), but has very few barber schools, making the 1,125-hour apprenticeship pathway an important option for aspiring barbers.
TRAINING HOURS RECENTLY REDUCED: 750 hours per VT statute (eff. July 2025). Older sources cite 1,000 or 1,500.
CE REQUIRED: 24 hours per 2-year renewal — highest CE for barbers nationally.
Three exams: NIC theory + NIC practical + VT Jurisprudence.
Unique inmate license: limited barbering license for incarcerated individuals (10 hrs training).
Barbering scope includes esthetics in VT — broader than most states.
Reciprocity: case-by-case; 1,500+ hrs professional experience over 1+ year may substitute.
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Vermont requires 750 hours of barber training. Find approved schools and programs near you.
Contact your state barber board for a list of approved schools.