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Barber License

Individual Indiana barber license.

Licensing authority: Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners · Application information

Licensure by examination following a registered barber apprenticeship

All of the following:

Age
At least 18, or at least 17 and an accredited high school graduate.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Disciplinary Eligibility
No act subjecting the applicant to discipline under IC 25-1-11.
Education
Complete a United States Department of Labor registered barber apprenticeship; provide apprentice number and completion certificate.
Practical Score
At least 75% on the final practical demonstration administered by the apprenticeship sponsor or employer.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Written Score
At least 75% on the PSI barber written examination; upload the passing notice.
New licensure by examination following a registered barber apprenticeship after revocation

All of the following:

Age
At least 18, or at least 17 and an accredited high school graduate.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Disciplinary Eligibility
No act subjecting the applicant to discipline under IC 25-1-11.
Education
Complete a United States Department of Labor registered barber apprenticeship; provide apprentice number and completion certificate.
Practical Score
At least 75% on the final practical demonstration administered by the apprenticeship sponsor or employer.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Revocation Waiting Period
No reinstatement of revoked license; wait seven years before applying for new license under this issuance pathway.
Written Score
At least 75% on the PSI barber written examination; upload the passing notice.
Automatic reinstatement after 120 day investigation without Board action
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Agency delayed a reinstatement application to investigate disciplinable conduct.
Automatic Trigger
The 120-day period expires without Board action; IC 25-1-8-8(d) provides automatic reinstatement.
Board Written Demand
The Board instructions state: "The board has determined that taking and passing the written licensing examination is appropriate remediation for those expired for five (5) or more years)." Apply the statutory automatic result and retain this lower-ranked implementing demand as an applicant condition.
Discipline
Reinstatement does not preclude later sanctions.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by examination following beauty culture school graduation

All of the following:

Age
At least 18, or at least 17 and an accredited high school graduate.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Disciplinary Eligibility
No act subjecting the applicant to discipline under IC 25-1-11.
Education
At least 1,500 hours in a barber program at a beauty culture school.
Practical Score
At least 75% on the final practical demonstration administered by the applicant's school.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
School Certification
School certifies statutory and rule graduation requirements using State Form 56857.
Written Score
At least 75% on the PSI barber written examination; upload the passing notice.
New licensure by examination following beauty culture school graduation after revocation

All of the following:

Age
At least 18, or at least 17 and an accredited high school graduate.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Disciplinary Eligibility
No act subjecting the applicant to discipline under IC 25-1-11.
Education
At least 1,500 hours in a barber program at a beauty culture school.
Practical Score
At least 75% on the final practical demonstration administered by the applicant's school.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Revocation Waiting Period
No reinstatement of revoked license; wait seven years before applying for new license under this issuance pathway.
School Certification
School certifies statutory and rule graduation requirements using State Form 56857.
Written Score
At least 75% on the PSI barber written examination; upload the passing notice.
Reinstatement after expiration of five years or more
Indiana Barber Written Examination
Fee
$80 reinstatement fee.
Lapse
Expired at least five years; not revoked or suspended.
Remediation
Pass the applicable written licensing exam within one year of application; schedule using the eligibility letter.
Verification
If the Board cannot verify the license and no actual expired license is available, complete the appropriate approved course and apply by examination.
Reinstatement after more than three but fewer than five years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fee
$80 reinstatement fee.
Lapse
Expired more than three but less than five years; not revoked or suspended.
Remediation
Complete Board-determined remediation and additional training; no identified exam specified for this interval.
Verification
Board must verify the expired license or receive the actual expired license; otherwise complete an approved course and apply by examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after expiration of three years or less
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Completed renewal application and current renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing Education
Satisfy continuing education only if required by law.
Investigation
Subject to IC 25-1-8-8's investigation provisions.
Lapse
Expired no more than three years; not revoked or suspended.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military spouse or dependent licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Competency
Demonstrate competence through methods determined by the Board; no identified examination is specified.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
License Held
Current license from an equivalent or more demanding jurisdiction, held at least one year.
Military Status
Military spouse or dependent younger than 26 meeting IC 25-1-17-1.5's residence or school-attendance conditions.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New military spouse or dependent licensure after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Competency
Demonstrate competence through methods determined by the Board; no identified examination is specified.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
License Held
Current license from an equivalent or more demanding jurisdiction, held at least one year.
Military Status
Military spouse or dependent younger than 26 meeting IC 25-1-17-1.5's residence or school-attendance conditions.
Revocation Waiting Period
No reinstatement of revoked license; wait seven years before applying for new license under this issuance pathway.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military service licensure based on a license held elsewhere
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
License Held
Current license from an equivalent or more demanding jurisdiction, held at least one year.
Military Status
Military service applicant.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New military service licensure based on a license held elsewhere after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
License Held
Current license from an equivalent or more demanding jurisdiction, held at least one year.
Military Status
Military service applicant.
Revocation Waiting Period
No reinstatement of revoked license; wait seven years before applying for new license under this issuance pathway.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal under the active duty extension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Active Duty
Called to out-of-jurisdiction active duty; license is not revoked, suspended, lapsed or under complaint at entry, and expires during duty without advance expiration notice.
Extension
180 days after discharge or release; a duty-related illness, injury or disability may support Board extension up to 365 days.
Fees
Late fees waived; otherwise meet renewal requirements.
Proof
Provide discharge or government movement orders.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Return to licensure after military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discharge
Present discharge dated no more than six months before presentation, under conditions other than IC 10-17-12-8.1(2).
Discharge Exclusions
Referenced conditions include court-martial discharge, discharge to avoid court martial, listed security, misconduct, sexual or violent offenses, and an act on the statutory list of disallowable separation codes.
Fee
Pay Board-established fee.
Prior License
Valid registered-barber license at entry into qualifying active military service.
Service
Entry during war/emergency, for training, or in connection with selective service.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military service licensure based on equivalent military training
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
Military Status
Military service applicant.
Training
Complete military training, receive and perform in an occupational specialty equivalent to or exceeding the academic or experience requirements. Board considers the American Council on Education military guide.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New military service licensure based on equivalent military training after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
Military Status
Military service applicant.
Revocation Waiting Period
No reinstatement of revoked license; wait seven years before applying for new license under this issuance pathway.
Training
Complete military training, receive and perform in an occupational specialty equivalent to or exceeding the academic or experience requirements. Board considers the American Council on Education military guide.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military applicant licensure based on unlicensed occupational experience
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
Military Status
Military member, spouse or qualifying dependent.
Work Experience
At least three years of work where the occupation is unlicensed, with similar practice scope as determined by the Board.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New military applicant licensure based on unlicensed occupational experience after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
Military Status
Military member, spouse or qualifying dependent.
Revocation Waiting Period
No reinstatement of revoked license; wait seven years before applying for new license under this issuance pathway.
Work Experience
At least three years of work where the occupation is unlicensed, with similar practice scope as determined by the Board.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Release from provisional supervision and ordinary licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Competency
Petition the Board and demonstrate satisfactory ability to practice without supervision.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
License Held
Hold a provisional barber license.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Supervisor Verification
Submit State Form 57016 Section B confirming supervised experience and competence; official sources specify no fixed supervised-experience duration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New release from provisional supervision and ordinary licensure after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Competency
Petition the Board and demonstrate satisfactory ability to practice without supervision.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
License Held
Hold a provisional barber license.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Revocation Waiting Period
No reinstatement of revoked license; wait seven years before applying for new license under this issuance pathway.
Supervisor Verification
Submit State Form 57016 Section B confirming supervised experience and competence; official sources specify no fixed supervised-experience duration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Education Equivalency
At least 1,000 education hours may be combined with actual licensed barber practice; one year of licensed practice equals 100 hours.
License Held
Valid license from a jurisdiction imposing substantially equal requirements.
Prior Jurisdiction Examinations
The Board requires the licensing jurisdiction to require at least 70% on written and practical examinations. Those unspecified examinations from another jurisdiction are applicant conditions.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Verification
Each licensing jurisdiction sends official license certification including possible discipline; include English translations for foreign documents.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New licensure by reciprocity after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Education Equivalency
At least 1,000 education hours may be combined with actual licensed barber practice; one year of licensed practice equals 100 hours.
License Held
Valid license from a jurisdiction imposing substantially equal requirements.
Prior Jurisdiction Examinations
The Board requires the licensing jurisdiction to require at least 70% on written and practical examinations. Those unspecified examinations from another jurisdiction are applicant conditions.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Revocation Waiting Period
No reinstatement of revoked license; wait seven years before applying for new license under this issuance pathway.
Verification
Each licensing jurisdiction sends official license certification including possible discipline; include English translations for foreign documents.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Removal of probationary limitations after public hearing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Assessment
IC 25-1-11-19(d) and IC 25-1-11-12(c) identify no added licensing examination.
Hearing
Board finds after a public hearing that the deficiency has been remedied; satisfy the governing order.
License Status
Probationary limitations.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration
Expiration follows IC 25-8-4-17; initial supervised provisional validity does not exceed two years.
License Held
Hold the applicable Indiana license.
Renewal Fee
Pay current $40 fee before expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of a surrendered license under Board conditions
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Conditions
Board determines conditions appropriate to reinstatement; IC 25-1-11-17 identifies no particular required examination.
License Status
License surrendered with Board approval.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of a suspended license after hearing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Corrective Measures
Comply with Board-imposed disciplinary or corrective measures; the section identifies no required examination.
Hearing
Board finds reasonable skill, safety and competence after a hearing.
License Status
Suspended license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary Barber License

License issued with probationary limitations under IC 25-1-11-19 or placed on probation under IC 25-1-11-12.

Licensing authority: Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners · Application information

Probationary licensure by examination following a registered barber apprenticeship

All of the following:

Age
At least 18, or at least 17 and an accredited high school graduate.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Disciplinary Eligibility
No act subjecting the applicant to discipline under IC 25-1-11.
Education
Complete a United States Department of Labor registered barber apprenticeship; provide apprentice number and completion certificate.
Practical Score
At least 75% on the final practical demonstration administered by the apprenticeship sponsor or employer.
Probationary Basis
Board may issue probationary license for relevant prior discipline, disciplinable acts or unlawful unlicensed practice under IC 25-1-11-19.
Probationary Conditions
Comply with Board reporting, practice restrictions, education, community service and other rehabilitation terms.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Written Score
At least 75% on the PSI barber written examination; upload the passing notice.
Probationary license automatic reinstatement after 120 day investigation without board action
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Agency delayed a reinstatement application to investigate disciplinable conduct.
Automatic Trigger
The 120-day period expires without Board action; IC 25-1-8-8(d) provides automatic reinstatement.
Board Written Demand
The Board instructions state: "The board has determined that taking and passing the written licensing examination is appropriate remediation for those expired for five (5) or more years)." Apply the statutory automatic result and retain this lower-ranked implementing demand as an applicant condition.
Discipline
Reinstatement does not preclude later sanctions.
Probationary Order
Continue complying with probation order until withdrawn or modified.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary status imposed by disciplinary order
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Assessment
No specifically identified examination is prescribed by the probation provisions.
Existing License
Already hold corresponding Indiana license.
Order
Board imposes probation and prescribed practice limitations or remediation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary licensure by examination following beauty culture school graduation

All of the following:

Age
At least 18, or at least 17 and an accredited high school graduate.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Disciplinary Eligibility
No act subjecting the applicant to discipline under IC 25-1-11.
Education
At least 1,500 hours in a barber program at a beauty culture school.
Practical Score
At least 75% on the final practical demonstration administered by the applicant's school.
Probationary Basis
Board may issue probationary license for relevant prior discipline, disciplinable acts or unlawful unlicensed practice under IC 25-1-11-19.
Probationary Conditions
Comply with Board reporting, practice restrictions, education, community service and other rehabilitation terms.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
School Certification
School certifies statutory and rule graduation requirements using State Form 56857.
Written Score
At least 75% on the PSI barber written examination; upload the passing notice.
Probationary license reinstatement after expiration of five years or more
Indiana Barber Written Examination
Fee
$80 reinstatement fee.
Lapse
Expired at least five years; not revoked or suspended.
Probationary Order
Continue complying with probation order until withdrawn or modified.
Remediation
Pass the applicable written licensing exam within one year of application; schedule using the eligibility letter.
Verification
If the Board cannot verify the license and no actual expired license is available, complete the appropriate approved course and apply by examination.
Probationary license reinstatement after more than three but fewer than five years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fee
$80 reinstatement fee.
Lapse
Expired more than three but less than five years; not revoked or suspended.
Probationary Order
Continue complying with probation order until withdrawn or modified.
Remediation
Complete Board-determined remediation and additional training; no identified exam specified for this interval.
Verification
Board must verify the expired license or receive the actual expired license; otherwise complete an approved course and apply by examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary license reinstatement after expiration of three years or less
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Completed renewal application and current renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing Education
Satisfy continuing education only if required by law.
Investigation
Subject to IC 25-1-8-8's investigation provisions.
Lapse
Expired no more than three years; not revoked or suspended.
Probationary Order
Continue complying with probation order until withdrawn or modified.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary military spouse or dependent licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Competency
Demonstrate competence through methods determined by the Board; no identified examination is specified.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
License Held
Current license from an equivalent or more demanding jurisdiction, held at least one year.
Military Status
Military spouse or dependent younger than 26 meeting IC 25-1-17-1.5's residence or school-attendance conditions.
Probationary Basis
Board may issue probationary license for relevant prior discipline, disciplinable acts or unlawful unlicensed practice under IC 25-1-11-19.
Probationary Conditions
Comply with Board reporting, practice restrictions, education, community service and other rehabilitation terms.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary military service licensure based on a license held elsewhere
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
License Held
Current license from an equivalent or more demanding jurisdiction, held at least one year.
Military Status
Military service applicant.
Probationary Basis
Board may issue probationary license for relevant prior discipline, disciplinable acts or unlawful unlicensed practice under IC 25-1-11-19.
Probationary Conditions
Comply with Board reporting, practice restrictions, education, community service and other rehabilitation terms.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary license renewal under the active duty extension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Active Duty
Called to out-of-jurisdiction active duty; license is not revoked, suspended, lapsed or under complaint at entry, and expires during duty without advance expiration notice.
Extension
180 days after discharge or release; a duty-related illness, injury or disability may support Board extension up to 365 days.
Fees
Late fees waived; otherwise meet renewal requirements.
Probationary Order
Continue complying with probation order until withdrawn or modified.
Proof
Provide discharge or government movement orders.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary military service licensure based on equivalent military training
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
Military Status
Military service applicant.
Probationary Basis
Board may issue probationary license for relevant prior discipline, disciplinable acts or unlawful unlicensed practice under IC 25-1-11-19.
Probationary Conditions
Comply with Board reporting, practice restrictions, education, community service and other rehabilitation terms.
Training
Complete military training, receive and perform in an occupational specialty equivalent to or exceeding the academic or experience requirements. Board considers the American Council on Education military guide.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary military applicant licensure based on unlicensed occupational experience
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Credit
Credit relevant paid, volunteer, full-time and part-time experience under IC 25-1-17-6.
Fee
Pay required fees.
Good Standing
Meet the applicable section's misconduct, disciplinary and pending-complaint conditions.
Military Status
Military member, spouse or qualifying dependent.
Probationary Basis
Board may issue probationary license for relevant prior discipline, disciplinable acts or unlawful unlicensed practice under IC 25-1-11-19.
Probationary Conditions
Comply with Board reporting, practice restrictions, education, community service and other rehabilitation terms.
Work Experience
At least three years of work where the occupation is unlicensed, with similar practice scope as determined by the Board.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary release from provisional supervision and ordinary licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Competency
Petition the Board and demonstrate satisfactory ability to practice without supervision.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
License Held
Hold a provisional barber license.
Probationary Basis
Board may issue probationary license for relevant prior discipline, disciplinable acts or unlawful unlicensed practice under IC 25-1-11-19.
Probationary Conditions
Comply with Board reporting, practice restrictions, education, community service and other rehabilitation terms.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Supervisor Verification
Submit State Form 57016 Section B confirming supervised experience and competence; official sources specify no fixed supervised-experience duration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary licensure by reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Education Equivalency
At least 1,000 education hours may be combined with actual licensed barber practice; one year of licensed practice equals 100 hours.
License Held
Valid license from a jurisdiction imposing substantially equal requirements.
Prior Jurisdiction Examinations
The Board requires the licensing jurisdiction to require at least 70% on written and practical examinations. Those unspecified examinations from another jurisdiction are applicant conditions.
Probationary Basis
Board may issue probationary license for relevant prior discipline, disciplinable acts or unlawful unlicensed practice under IC 25-1-11-19.
Probationary Conditions
Comply with Board reporting, practice restrictions, education, community service and other rehabilitation terms.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Verification
Each licensing jurisdiction sends official license certification including possible discipline; include English translations for foreign documents.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary license timely license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration
Expiration follows IC 25-8-4-17; initial supervised provisional validity does not exceed two years.
License Held
Hold the applicable Indiana license.
Probationary Order
Continue complying with probation order until withdrawn or modified.
Renewal Fee
Pay current $40 fee before expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary license reinstatement of a surrendered license under board conditions
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Conditions
Board determines conditions appropriate to reinstatement; IC 25-1-11-17 identifies no particular required examination.
License Status
License surrendered with Board approval.
Probationary Order
Continue complying with probation order until withdrawn or modified.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Probationary license reinstatement of a suspended license after hearing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Corrective Measures
Comply with Board-imposed disciplinary or corrective measures; the section identifies no required examination.
Hearing
Board finds reasonable skill, safety and competence after a hearing.
License Status
Suspended license.
Probationary Order
Continue complying with probation order until withdrawn or modified.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Provisional Barber License

Supervised barber license for applicants from a jurisdiction that does not license barbering.

Licensing authority: Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners · Application information

Automatic reinstatement after 120 day investigation without Board action
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Agency delayed a reinstatement application to investigate disciplinable conduct.
Automatic Trigger
The 120-day period expires without Board action; IC 25-1-8-8(d) provides automatic reinstatement.
Board Written Demand
The Board instructions state: "The board has determined that taking and passing the written licensing examination is appropriate remediation for those expired for five (5) or more years)." Apply the statutory automatic result and retain this lower-ranked implementing demand as an applicant condition.
Discipline
Reinstatement does not preclude later sanctions.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial supervised provisional licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the Board's verified application, provide a Social Security number, applicable name-change documents, and explanations and court records for positive responses.
Application Fee
$40, nonrefundable.
Completion
Complete application requirements within one year, subject to a good-cause Board extension.
Disciplinary Eligibility
No act violating IC 25-1-11 standards of practice.
Duration
Board determines initial validity, not exceeding two years under IC 25-8-4-17(c).
Origin Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction of origin does not issue a barber license.
Revocation
A revoked license cannot be reinstated; a new license application must wait at least seven years after revocation.
Supervision
Work under an Indiana licensed barber; submit State Form 57016 Section A.
Training Or Experience
Board finds sufficient barber training or experience. Provide experience proof and training transcripts with certified English translations.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after expiration of five years or more
Indiana Barber Written Examination
Fee
$80 reinstatement fee.
Lapse
Expired at least five years; not revoked or suspended.
Remediation
Pass the applicable written licensing exam within one year of application; schedule using the eligibility letter.
Verification
If the Board cannot verify the license and no actual expired license is available, complete the appropriate approved course and apply by examination.
Reinstatement after more than three but fewer than five years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fee
$80 reinstatement fee.
Lapse
Expired more than three but less than five years; not revoked or suspended.
Remediation
Complete Board-determined remediation and additional training; no identified exam specified for this interval.
Verification
Board must verify the expired license or receive the actual expired license; otherwise complete an approved course and apply by examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after expiration of three years or less
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Completed renewal application and current renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing Education
Satisfy continuing education only if required by law.
Investigation
Subject to IC 25-1-8-8's investigation provisions.
Lapse
Expired no more than three years; not revoked or suspended.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal under the active duty extension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Active Duty
Called to out-of-jurisdiction active duty; license is not revoked, suspended, lapsed or under complaint at entry, and expires during duty without advance expiration notice.
Extension
180 days after discharge or release; a duty-related illness, injury or disability may support Board extension up to 365 days.
Fees
Late fees waived; otherwise meet renewal requirements.
Proof
Provide discharge or government movement orders.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration
Expiration follows IC 25-8-4-17; initial supervised provisional validity does not exceed two years.
License Held
Hold the applicable Indiana license.
Renewal Fee
Pay current $40 fee before expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of a surrendered license under Board conditions
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Conditions
Board determines conditions appropriate to reinstatement; IC 25-1-11-17 identifies no particular required examination.
License Status
License surrendered with Board approval.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of a suspended license after hearing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Corrective Measures
Comply with Board-imposed disciplinary or corrective measures; the section identifies no required examination.
Hearing
Board finds reasonable skill, safety and competence after a hearing.
License Status
Suspended license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Final Practical Demonstration Examination — Barber

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Provider
Applicant's beauty culture school or registered barber apprenticeship sponsor/employer
Format
Final practical demonstration
Passing score
Minimum grade of 75%
Examination sources

Indiana Barber Written Examination

Provider
PSI Services LLC
Format
Computer-based written examination
Exam questions
100 general items and 10 state items scored; 10 experimental items unscored
Time limit
120 minutes
Passing score
75% correct
Examination outline
  • Rules, Regulations and Safety (30%)
    • A. Safety
    • A. Safety / 1. Knowledge of products, tools and equipment
    • A. Safety / 1. Knowledge of products, tools and equipment / a. Thermal appliances
    • A. Safety / 2. Patron protection
    • A. Safety / 2. Patron protection / a. Sanitation
    • A. Safety / 2. Patron protection / b. Procedures
    • A. Safety / 2. Patron protection / c. Professional Conduct
    • A. Safety / 2. Patron protection / d. Consultation
    • A. Safety / 2. Patron protection / e. Record keeping
    • A. Safety / 3. Maintaining safe working conditions
    • A. Safety / 3. Maintaining safe working conditions / a. Labeling
    • A. Safety / 3. Maintaining safe working conditions / b. Handling/Storing chemical products
    • A. Safety / 3. Maintaining safe working conditions / c. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
    • A. Safety / 4. First aid/OSHA
    • A. Safety / 4. First aid/OSHA / a. Handling blood-contaminated tools
    • A. Safety / 4. First aid/OSHA / b. Disposing of blood-contaminated objects
    • B. Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization
    • B. Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization / 1. Personal hygiene
    • B. Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization / 2. Cleaning and disinfection of supplies, implements, and tools
    • B. Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization / 3. Single-use items
    • B. Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization / 4. Dispensing / disposal of products
    • B. Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization / 5. Prevention of infectious disease/referral
    • B. Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization / 6. Cleaning and disinfecting work surfaces
    • C. License requirements
  • Hair / Scalp Structure and Care (10%)
    • A. Properties of hair
    • A. Properties of hair / 1. Structure
    • A. Properties of hair / 2. Growth phases
    • A. Properties of hair / 3. Disorders
    • A. Properties of hair / 4. Hair loss
    • B. Hair type
    • B. Hair type / 1. Pigment
    • B. Hair type / 2. Wave pattern/follicle formation
    • B. Hair type / 3. Texture
    • B. Hair type / 4. Density
    • B. Hair type / 5. Porosity
    • B. Hair type / 6. Elasticity
    • C. Hair and scalp care services
    • C. Hair and scalp care services / 1. Scalp analysis/Disorders and diseases of scalp
    • C. Hair and scalp care services / 2. Shampooing and conditioning
    • C. Hair and scalp care services / 2. Shampooing and conditioning / a. Procedure
    • C. Hair and scalp care services / 2. Shampooing and conditioning / b. Products
    • C. Hair and scalp care services / 3. Scalp treatment / scalp massage
    • C. Hair and scalp care services / 3. Scalp treatment / scalp massage / a. Procedure
    • C. Hair and scalp care services / 3. Scalp treatment / scalp massage / b. Products
  • Shaving / Beard Design (15%)
    • A. Shaving Safety
    • B. Procedures
    • B. Procedures / 1. Preparation
    • B. Procedures / 2. Shave / shaving areas
    • B. Procedures / 3. Post-shave
    • C. Techniques
    • C. Techniques / 1. Applying hot towels
    • C. Techniques / 2. Lathering
    • C. Techniques / 3. Shaving strokes
    • C. Techniques / 3. Shaving strokes / a. Freehand
    • C. Techniques / 3. Shaving strokes / b. Backhand
    • C. Techniques / 3. Shaving strokes / c. Reverse Freehand
    • C. Techniques / 3. Shaving strokes / d. Reverse Backhand
    • C. Techniques / 4. Beard and mustache design
    • D. Products and implements
  • Haircutting and Hairstyling (25%)
    • A. Haircutting
    • A. Haircutting / 1. Determination of appropriate cut and style
    • A. Haircutting / 1. Determination of appropriate cut and style / a. Hair texture and types
    • A. Haircutting / 1. Determination of appropriate cut and style / b. Hair condition
    • A. Haircutting / 1. Determination of appropriate cut and style / c. Hair length
    • A. Haircutting / 1. Determination of appropriate cut and style / d. Face shape
    • A. Haircutting / 1. Determination of appropriate cut and style / e. Establishing guideline
    • A. Haircutting / 2. Blunt/one-length, graduated, and layered haircuts
    • A. Haircutting / 3. Blending, thinning and texturizing
    • A. Haircutting / 4. Using scissors/shears
    • A. Haircutting / 5. Using clippers
    • A. Haircutting / 6. Using a razor
    • B. Hairstyling
    • B. Hairstyling / 1. Wet styling
    • B. Hairstyling / 2. Blow-dry styling
    • B. Hairstyling / 6. Products and styling aids
  • Chemical Services (10%)
    • A. Hair Coloring
    • A. Hair Coloring / 1. Color Theory
    • A. Hair Coloring / 2. Product Chemistry
    • A. Hair Coloring / 3. Materials and Supplies
    • A. Hair Coloring / 4. Procedures, Techniques, and Application
    • A. Hair Coloring / 5. Patch test
    • B. Chemical Waving
    • B. Chemical Waving / 1. Product Chemistry
    • B. Chemical Waving / 2. Materials and Supplies
    • B. Chemical Waving / 3. Procedures, Techniques, and Application
    • B. Chemical Waving / 4. Precautions
    • C. Chemical Hair Relaxing
    • C. Chemical Hair Relaxing / 1. Product Chemistry
    • C. Chemical Hair Relaxing / 2. Materials and Supplies
    • C. Chemical Hair Relaxing / 3. Procedures, Techniques, and Application
    • C. Chemical Hair Relaxing / 4. Precautions
  • Skin Care (10%)
    • A. Skin analysis
    • A. Skin analysis / 1. Conditions that benefit from facial services
    • A. Skin analysis / 2. Diseases and disorders that preclude facial services
    • B. Facial services
    • B. Facial services / 1. Purpose and procedures
    • B. Facial services / 2. Products, implements, and materials
    • B. Facial services / 3. Massage manipulations
    • B. Facial services / 4. Using electric skin devices and equipment
    • B. Facial services / 5. Special procedures for sensitive, acne-prone, or aging skin
Examination sources