Minnesota license renewal

Minnesota license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: Minnesota regulates estheticians, cosmetologists, manicurists, and eyelash technicians under Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners (MN BOC). All licensees follow the same 8-hour CE rule per 3-year cycle.

Which Minnesota licenses are covered here?

  • Estheticians: 8 hours every 3 years.
  • Cosmetologists: 8 hours every 3 years.
  • Manicurists: 8 hours every 3 years.
  • Eyelash Technicians: 8 hours every 3 years.

Minnesota accepts online CE for these licenses.

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

What you need to renew

  1. Confirm your deadline. Most renewals run on a 3-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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