Alabama license renewal

Alabama license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: Alabama regulates estheticians, esthetician/manicurists, cosmetologists, manicurists, natural hair stylists, and barbers under Alabama Board of Cosmetology (ABOC). No continuing education is required; renewal is by application and fee only.

Which Alabama licenses are covered here?

  • Estheticians: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Esthetician/Manicurists: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Cosmetologists: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Manicurists: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Natural Hair Stylists: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Barbers: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.

For the full CE rule citation, exemptions, late fees, and the source URL we verified against, see the Alabama detail page.

What you need to renew

  1. Confirm your deadline. Most renewals run on a 2-year cycle. Some states tie the date to your birth month, others use a fixed calendar date.
  2. Complete required CE (if any) from a board-approved provider before the deadline.
  3. Submit the renewal application and fee via your state board's portal.

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