IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXAM APPLICANTS: Effective 12/1/2011, applications by examination are filed directly with the Professional Credentialing Service (PCS). For an overview, see License by Examination.

BOARD FUNCTION: The Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (hereafter designated as "the Board") licenses cosmetologists, barbers, nail technicians, aestheticians, electrologists and instructors. The Board ensures that applicants are qualified to become licensed and has the authority to discipline licensees. (24 Del. C., Chapter 51, § 5100-5132)

FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS: The Board of Cosmetology and Barbering meets the last Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. except for August and December. All meetings are open to the public and are held in the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover.

To assure consideration of your license application at the next meeting, the Board office must receive all of these items no later than 4:30 PM ten full working days before the meeting date:

• Completed, signed and notarized application form
• Fee payment, and
• All required supporting documentation (see “License Requirements” on the menu to your left).