Below are the steps to take when logged into the BreEZe system when you need to attach documents for things like requesting a name change or address change: If you are licensed in California and plan to apply to another state for licensure, you will need to get a certificate of licensure and a copy of your school transcripts sent to that state. I cannot find my license information during onboarding. Out of State applicants cannot apply online. Make sure that your state board has the correct contact information, including an email address that you check regularly to receive expiration notifications. 1073 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA. You may not receive a renewal notice if you have outstanding fines or you changed your address and did not notify the Board timely. How do I obtain an application for the examination? Out of State applicants cannot apply online. My license from another state is expired. Box 944226 License renewal may take up to several weeks, depending on your status. How do I apply for a California license? The cosmetology license will give the opportunity to practice manicure and pedicure in a salon. Please click on the following link for a list of Board-approved schools: https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/schools/approved_schools.pdf. Certification requests submitted through the mail generally take 4 to 6 weeks to be processed, mailed and received by the other state board. The Board does not allow licensees to have two licenses in their possession. We do not accept certifications from applicants, they must come from the state directly. Do I need to take the examination to provide services in California? I have an out of state license, do I qualify for reciprocity? If there is not enough information to investigate, the analyst will contact the complainant for additional information. The written examination for barbers is 90 minutes. D. The Board has information about the exam on our web site. Her writing focuses on business, career and personal finance issues. I locked myself out of my account, what do I do next? Applications submitted through BreEZe are processed up to 3 weeks faster than applications submitted through the mail. 5. You will need to take and pass a written and practical examination in order to perform barbering and cosmetology services in California for a fee. 5. The fee is $10.00 for each certification requested. Licensees may perform services for beautification only. If you do not agree with the committee's decision, you may appeal by sending the Board a written request to be heard before an Administrative Law Judge. If available, we provide other useful information such as cosmetology school hours requirements, how to apply for additional license for professions like manicurists, nail technicians, instructors etc. I need to renew my license. You need to pass the written examination and be issued a license to perform barbering and cosmetology services for a fee. It's a good idea to verify a license renewal after completing the application. Such changes included: Reducing the cosmetology and barbering programs to 1,000 hours (from 1,600 and 1,500 respectively). Note: apprentice licenses, Puerto Rico and Guam licenses, and Florida full, facial, and nail specialist licenses do not qualify for reciprocity (see instructions below on how to apply). You may complete the additional hours in the state you are currently residing or at an approved California school. PO BOX 944226 4. No, the Board does not regulate tanning salons. Provide your information so the Department of Consumer Affairs to confirm that you do not have a previous record in the BreEZe system. I created an account; how do I renew my license? The CVV2 code is the 3 numbers on the back of your credit card. How do I change the name, address, and/or ownership of an approved school? You can change the address on your license online at the Online Licensing page and also request a duplicate of the license with the new address. Also, the Board can only issue licenses for license types that exist in California. This fee can also be paid online through BreEZe if you have submitted your information by email or fax, once the name change has been completed. Licensees may only perform services within their scope of practice. Submit a Request for Change of Name form with copies of your government issued ID with your new name and marriage certificate, naturalization documents, or other legal documents that changed your name to the address on the top of the form. Click Examination Information for more details. How many times can I take the examination in a year? the 600-hour hairstylist license). 4. I have completed my training. Cosmetologist = 1000 hours, Barber = 1000 hours, Esthetician = 600 hours, Electrologist = 600 hours, Manicurist = 400 hours. However, if the tanning salon offers services regulated by the Board, the salon will be subject to Board inspections. I held a license in California and Hawaii. If you would like to update the address by email please send the request to barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov or by fax by sending the form to 916-575-7281 or 916-575-7282. Applications submitted through BreEZe are processed up to 3 weeks faster than applications submitted through the mail. I am a booth renter or independent contractor; do I need to apply for my own establishment license? Only a licensed barber, cosmetologist or apprentice can wash a consumer's hair. It will not take my credit card information, what's wrong? 4. The case is then assigned to an analyst to investigate the complaint. If you are an employee of an establishment, the owner of the establishment cannot represent you at the hearing. Renewal Fee, $60 ii. Sacramento, CA 94244-2260. Or you can renew your CA cosmetology license online through Breeze, which takes only 15 to 20 days. No, the Board does not issue temporary licenses. Click Examination Information for more details. How do I know what courses a school teaches? Submit the Initial Exam Application along with the Out of State Applicant School Training Form B. These courses are available through various sources, including online and in-person classes. Cosmetologist License by State Endorsement (COSMO 4-B) Cosmetologist License from Null and Void (Expired License) (COSMO 7) Individual - Request for Name Change, Address Change, or Status Change (COSMO 11) Individual - Request for Name Change, Address Change, or Status Change (COSMO 11) Cosmetology Salon License (COSMO 6) BBCEnforcement@dca.ca.gov, http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/applicants/index.shtml, http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/forms_pubs/forms/disc_crimpleas.pdf, https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/applicants/national.shtml, Out of State Applicant School Training Form B, Business and Profession Code 7317. Choose Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and Establishments from the drop downs. Email your full name, license number and user ID to breeze@dca.ca.gov and say you have been locked out of your account and need to have it reset. If I need an interpreter, will there be one present? 7. Please refer to the 10 Most Common Violations Cited During Inspections. The Board recommends licensees who provide the service do so in a separate room designated for this practice alone. The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology requires the following school hours, depending on your license type. Licensees who would like to perform this service cannot practice this service under the scope of their license or lead the public to believe the service is included in the scope of their license. Note: Prepaid cards will not work with our system. A Proof of Training from the approved California school or a second Form B must be submitted to the California Board once the additional hours are completed. Are laser treatments regulated by the Board? That the Board does not retain school transcripts of your school hours. 6. (916) 574-7574 Yes. D. After your application is approved, PSI will send you a reciprocity approval packet, noting the various PSI locations throughout California. Establishment licenses are only required if you are offering services regulated by the Board. Step 1: Research Yourself Every state as a license lookup for the public to check and see if their cosmetology professional has a license, or an active license. E. The Board has information about the exam on our web site. Schools are considered to be approved once a letter of approval and school code number have been issued by the Board. Security Measure: click on the appropriate images. Territory, or Canada may apply as an 8-Year Renewal. What licensee information is considered "public"? Letter of Certification and Transcript of Hours Request (PDF) COS016. Yes. If your shop has moved to a new address, you must submit a new application. To file a complaint regarding individualized courses that are not within the Boards jurisdiction, you may contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) at (888) 370-7589 or by email at BPPE@dca.ca.gov if the course charges are $2,500 (or more), or the Better Business Bureau at https://www.bbb.org/file-a-complaint. If you currently hold a Texas license, and you want to apply in another state, see form COS016 below. The hearing impaired may call TDD (800) 326-2297or TDD (916) 322-1700. Yes, people with prior convictions may still apply for an establishment license. If you would like a duplicate license with your new name, you will also have to submit a $10 fee with the form via mail. Holding a current establishment license subjects you to Board inspections and fines. This can be found from https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/forms_pubs/forms/pet_reinstate.pdf. It can be sent by email from the state to barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov. Who is responsible for paying the fine? You will need to obtain those from the school you attended. If you would like to be licensed again, you must apply for and pass the examination. Go to the BreEZe FAQ section for more information. Once the system confirms you have never applied, you will be taken to the Quick Start Menu, where you can start a new application. California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 4102 requires notification to the Board within 30 days of the change of address. Go to question 6 to associate all your personal licenses. Reducing the cosmetology and barbering programs to 1,000 hours (from 1,600 and 1,500 respectively). The hearing impaired may call TDD (800) 326-2297 or TDD (916) 322-1700. All certifications indicate the following information: Transcripts of your school hours will not be on file. To investigate a consumer harm compliant, your name will be given to the licensee so that they may respond to the allegations. Any services that fall under the branch of cosmetology (manicuring, esthetics, make-up, and eyelash extension services) must be taught in an approved school of cosmetology that meets all the space and equipment requirements of a school of cosmetology and offers the full cosmetology course. Only one establishment license may be issued per address. Create an account in BreEZe (question 5) and associate your license or application record (question 6). 9. 19. Enter Expiration date: 2 digit month 2 digit year ONLY. What do I do? 619-474-6607. How does the Board investigate the complaints it receives? Example: type 1020 for October 2020. When an inspector arrives at the salon, they will have proper identification and announce they are from the State Board and are there to conduct an inspection. How Can I Obtain a Copy of My CNA License? Email breeze@dca.ca.gov your full name, license number, birthdate and last 4 digits of your SSN, and tell them what error you are receiving. Once your name has been updated, allow up to 5 days, you will receive an email saying your name has been changed. Allow for 4-5 days to process this request. What are the most common violations cited during an inspection? Can I check a schools examination results (pass/fail rates)? A license in an Expired-Grace status is eligible for renewal. Enter your temporary password again and then create a new password that you can remember. Many states have a simple rule for everyone. If the Board cashed your check and your renewal is taking longer than the above time frames, call the Board at (800) 952-5210. They will ask to see a valid picture ID to verify the licensees working and ask the licensee in charge to unlock any cupboards, doors or drawers within the salon to inspect. If your complaint falls under the Board's jurisdiction, you may file a complaint on the Boards website at: https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml. Can I contest the committee's decision? Is threading, hair braiding, wig-styling or wig-making regulated by the Board? What types of services can they provide? 1. How do I apply for licensure in California if I received my training in another state but did not receive a license? Don't put off taking continuing education classes until just before your renewal deadline. Press Next when you are done. Most states have a slightly different process for license renewal when the license has already expired. Go to the License Search page on the website. Or call the BreEZe help desk at (916) 557-1208. Security Measures: click on the appropriate images. If you do qualify for reciprocity and need to submit your application to receive a California license, then you need to contact the state board that issued your out of state license and request a certification of your licensure to be sent directly to the California Board. Public Records What happens if a license is delinquent for five years? I am the owner of the salon. If you owe fines, they will appear in your cart and you can pay them before you renew. 11. If it is an American Express, it will be the 4 numbers on the front of the card. It is against the law for a Board licensee to operate a laser unless they also have a medical license. 3. Your establishment has now been associated with your BreEZe account. In most cases, the process merely involves paying an additional fee. The Board approves schools of barbering, cosmetology, or electrology that offer courses within the Boards jurisdiction (barbering, cosmetology, skin care, nail care, and electrology) that meet the Boards minimum curriculum requirements to qualify for a Board examination. The Inspections Unit will issue Request for Payment notices to individuals who have not paid their citations. Step 1: Browse and open file Please check with the state where you hold a current license. 2. Please see Business and Professions Code section 7362.1 for Requirements of a School of Cosmetology Approved by the Board. The Board cancels licenses that are not renewed for 5 years. How many hours are needed to qualify to take the State Board examinations? If no fines are due, you can send payment for your establishment license or personal license by sending the renewal payment to the following address. Can I use a smart phone or tablet to create a BreEZe account? Only the person issued the citation can appeal the citation. It takes 2 weeks for the Board to process your certification and send it to the state you requested (this accounts for mailing and processing time from the other state). You are allowed, but are not required, to bring appropriate legal representation, witnesses, written documentation or photos to support your case. I lost my license. Press next when you are done, Press on Update Profile (this is on the upper right hand side of the screen), Press add licenses (this is on the bottom right hand side of the screen), Choose the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and your license type from the drop downs, Under last name: Take out the name in the last name field and type your last name in again in CAPS, Under SSN: Put in the last 4 digits of your SSN, Under Date of Birth: add your date of birth using the this format (mm/dd/yyyy), Add the Security Measures Characters (all lower case letters please press refresh if you cannot read them until you get a set you can read), You have now associated your license/applicant account with your BreEZe account, Choose Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and Establishments from the drop down, Put in you establishment license number (Do not enter the letter A), Enter the Business name as listed on your license, Add your full social security number or FEIN if you are a corporation under your tax number, Add the Security Measures Characters (all lower case, press refresh until you get a set that you can read), Your establishment has now been associated with your BreEZe account, Required hours needed to take the examination in California for the license you hold, Whether the examination was taken or the license was issued through reciprocity, The issue and expiration date of the license. 2. please contact the Initial License Unit via email at licensinginfo@cba.ca.gov or by telephone at (916) 561-1701. 970 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA. Applicants for reinstatement must have once held a permanent license in California that has been expired 8 years or longer. The Board will forward the petition package to the Office of the Attorney General, and you will be notified of the confirmed date, time, and location of the hearing. 7. Click, A completed reciprocity application form and all fees required by the California Board, Proof of a current license issued by another state to practice that meets all of the following requirements: It is not revoked, suspended, or otherwise restricted. Please note individuals performing any manicuring, esthetics, make-up, or eyelash extension services for compensation must have a cosmetology, manicuring, or esthetician license issued by the Board (unless exempt). How can I change my name on my license? For example, licenses that have been expired for 90 days or less require a payment of one and one-half times the normal renewal fee. The Board does not differentiate between independent contractors, booth renters, or employees. The California Occupational Guides provide detailed information on California wages, job outlook, education, and licensing requirements for approximately 800 occupations. 5. Address changes can also be done by using this link. 2. In many cases, renewal is a simple matter of completing a form and paying a fee but, in some circumstances, you may have to retake a licensing exam or complete other requirements before the licensing board approves your renewal. Please be aware that the Board does not have jurisdiction over training courses that solely focus on lash extensions and/or make-up as these services require a cosmetology and/or esthetician license in order to legally perform for compensation. What is Form B (Out of State Applicant School Training Record) for? Use this online search tool to verify a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for the professions listed under license type. Note that states are not obligated to offer a grace period to cosmetologists who have allowed their licenses to expire. If you filed the complaint anonymously, and the Board cannot contact you for additional information, the case may be closed due to insufficient evidence. They may also perform facials, remove hair by waxing or tweezing, apply makeup and false eyelashes, and provide nail care. To verify a license, go to the License Search page on the website. proof of completing required continuing education hours. Your request must be submitted before the effective date of the decision. Sign in to the editor with your credentials or click on Create free account to evaluate the tool's functionality. Click on I confirm this is my License/Registration. 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