Georgia license renewal

Georgia license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: Georgia regulates cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians, hair designers, and instructors under Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers (GA SOS). All licensees follow the same 5-hour CE rule per 2-year cycle.

Which Georgia licenses are covered here?

  • Cosmetologists: 5 hours every 2 years.
  • Estheticians: 5 hours every 2 years.
  • Nail Technicians: 5 hours every 2 years.
  • Hair Designers: 5 hours every 2 years.
  • Instructors: 5 hours every 2 years.

Georgia accepts online CE for these licenses.

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