Maryland license renewal

Maryland license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: Maryland regulates estheticians, cosmetologists, and nail technicians under Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (MD BOC). All licensees follow the same 6-hour CE rule per 2-year cycle.

Which Maryland licenses are covered here?

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

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