⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Esthetician License: South Dakota → Montana

Everything you need to know about transferring your esthetician license from South Dakota to Montana

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	South Dakota (SD)	Montana (MT)
Education Requirements●	Valid government ID required (18+)	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules	Provider: ProVExam
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: Included in the $120 examination/reciprocity fee; license fee: Included in the $120 examination/reciprocity fee; exam fee: $120; renewal fee: $20; total initial fees: $120; confidence: high	confidence: medium
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $20	Period: 2 years (Biennial); CE hours: 0; Fee: null

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Montana accepts out-of-state esthetician licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: South Dakota requires "Valid government ID required (18+)" while Montana requires "High school diploma or GED".
Renewal differs: South Dakota — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $20; Montana — Period: 2 years (Biennial); CE hours: 0; Fee: null.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists →
2
Request credential verification from South Dakota Cosmetology Commission — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit South Dakota board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Montana Licensing Board

Board: Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/barber-and-cosmetologists/
Phone: 406-444-6880

Contact Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	South Dakota (SD)	Montana (MT)
Education Requirements●	Valid government ID required (18+)	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules	Provider: ProVExam
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: Included in the $120 examination/reciprocity fee; license fee: Included in the $120 examination/reciprocity fee; exam fee: $120; renewal fee: $20; total initial fees: $120; confidence: high	confidence: medium
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $20	Period: 2 years (Biennial); CE hours: 0; Fee: null

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Montana accepts out-of-state esthetician licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: South Dakota requires "Valid government ID required (18+)" while Montana requires "High school diploma or GED".

Renewal differs: South Dakota — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $20; Montana — Period: 2 years (Biennial); CE hours: 0; Fee: null.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists →

Request credential verification from South Dakota Cosmetology Commission — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit South Dakota board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Esthetician License: South Dakota → Montana

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Montana Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Esthetician License: South Dakota → Montana

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Montana Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages