Shampooer License Requirements by State
Find the licensing requirements, exact fees, and training hours required to work actively as a shampooer in your state. Map out the regulatory environment across the country and launch your home business legally.
License Requirements by State
33 states require a license, 18 states do not.
All States Comparison
| State | License Required | Fee | Training | Exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Required | $75 | N/A | N/A |
| Alaska | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Arizona | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Arkansas | Required | $10 | N/A | N/A |
| California | Required | $50 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| Colorado | Required | $177 | 9.3 months | 2 |
| Connecticut | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Delaware | Required | $218 | 9.7 months | 2 |
| District of Columbia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Florida | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Georgia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Hawaii | Required | $182 | 9.7 months | 1 |
| Idaho | Required | $186 | 7 months | 2 |
| Illinois | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Indiana | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Iowa | Required | $118 | 1.3 years | 1 |
| Kansas | Required | $180 | 9.3 months | 3 |
| Kentucky | Required | $200 | 11.7 months | 2 |
| Louisiana | Required | N/A | 9 days | N/A |
| Maine | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Maryland | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Massachusetts | Required | $170 | 7.8 months | 2 |
| Michigan | Required | $200 | 11.7 months | 2 |
| Minnesota | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Mississippi | Required | $100 | 11.7 months | 2 |
| Missouri | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Montana | Required | $269 | 8.6 months | 2 |
| Nebraska | Required | $78 | 1.2 years | 1 |
| Nevada | Required | $115 | 12 days | 1 |
| New Hampshire | Not Required | — | — | — |
| New Jersey | Required | $90 | 7 months | 2 |
| New Mexico | Required | $150 | 9.3 months | 3 |
| New York | Required | $60 | 2.3 months | 2 |
| North Carolina | Not Required | — | — | — |
| North Dakota | Required | $145 | 11.7 months | 3 |
| Ohio | Required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oklahoma | Required | $60 | 11.7 months | 2 |
| Oregon | Required | $65 | N/A | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Rhode Island | Required | $100 | 9.3 months | 2 |
| South Carolina | Required | $90 | 1.4 months | 1 |
| South Dakota | Required | $100 | 11.7 months | 2 |
| Tennessee | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Texas | Required | $172 | 2.3 months | 2 |
| Utah | Required | $68 | 0 days | 1 |
| Vermont | Required | $100 | 5.8 months | 3 |
| Virginia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Washington | Required | $25 | 7.8 months | 2 |
| West Virginia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin | Required | $353 | 7.8 months | 2 |
| Wyoming | Required | $200 | 7.8 months | 2 |
Getting Started
Ready to start your shampooer business? Here is what you need to do:
- Click on your state above to see specific requirements
- Apply for a professional license if required by your state
- Register your business with your state Secretary of State
- Obtain a home occupation permit from your county
- Get business insurance to protect yourself and clients
- Set up your home workspace and start taking clients
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