District of Columbia license renewal

District of Columbia license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: District of Columbia regulates estheticians, cosmetologists, nail technicians, and barbers under DC Board of Barber and Cosmetology (DC BBC). All licensees follow the same 6-hour CE rule per 2-year cycle.

Which District of Columbia licenses are covered here?

  • Estheticians: 6 hours every 2 years.
  • Cosmetologists: 6 hours every 2 years.
  • Nail Technicians: 6 hours every 2 years.
  • Barbers: 6 hours every 2 years.

District of Columbia accepts online CE for these licenses.

For the full CE rule citation, exemptions, late fees, and the source URL we verified against, see the District of Columbia 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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