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Esthetician
Total cost: $85
Governing Authority
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Official website →3 sources cited · Last verified March 2026 · Every number on this page links to its official source
220
Training Hours
No
Has Master?
No
Written Exam
No
Practical Exam
$85
Total Fees
16 hrs
CE Hours
You must be at least 16 years old. No specific education requirement
Complete 220 hours of esthetician training at a state-approved school. Florida-approved facial specialist training program
Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Application fee: $85. Total initial fees: $85.
Renew your license every 2 years (renew on or before October 31 of every other year). 16 CE hours required. Renewal fee: $50.
Training Program
VerifiedRequired Training Hours
220 hours
Program Accreditation
Florida-approved facial specialist training program
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Required Hours
220 hours
VerifiedAdditional Requirements
Required Hours
Not specified
VerifiedExam Information
VerifiedWritten Exam
Not RequiredPractical Exam
Not RequiredOverall licensing difficulty: 2/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Education
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Services
Restricted Services
Chemical Peels
Microdermabrasion
Laser Treatments
Advanced Services Supervision
Laser and advanced procedures require physician supervision or are restricted to medical professionals
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee DBPR registration fee for Facial Specialist | $85 |
Renewal Fee Biennial renewal fee | $50 |
Total Initial Fees Registration fee only; no state exam required | $85 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years (renew on or before October 31 of every other year)
Renewal Period
16
CE Hours Required
$50
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education Required
Biennial renewal fee
Regulatory Board
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Licenses
Transfer Type
Endorsement
Hours Comparison Required for Transfer
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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Florida uses the title 'Facial Specialist' instead of esthetician and requires only 220 training hours, the lowest of any state that licenses estheticians. Notably, no state board exam is required; applicants simply register after completing training and an HIV/AIDS course. Despite the minimal entry requirements, Florida requires 16 CE hours per renewal cycle, more than most states.
Florida calls this license 'Facial Specialist' rather than esthetician
Only 220 hours of training required -- among the lowest in the nation (reduced from 260)
NO state board exam required -- only completion of training and HIV/AIDS course
16 hours of CE required every 2 years for renewal
Also offers 'Full Specialist' (facial + nail) at 500 hours
There is no interstate compact for estheticians.
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Esthetician requirements in Florida verified against Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), March 2026.
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