Kentucky license renewal

Kentucky license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: Kentucky regulates estheticians, cosmetologists, nail technicians, and instructors under Kentucky Board of Cosmetology (KBC). No continuing education is required; renewal is by application and fee only.

Which Kentucky licenses are covered here?

  • Estheticians: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Cosmetologists: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Nail Technicians: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Instructors: 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 Kentucky detail page.

What you need to renew

  1. Confirm your deadline. Most renewals run on a 1-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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