New York license renewal

New York license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: New York regulates cosmetologists, estheticians, nail specialists, natural hair stylists, and waxers under New York Department of State Division of Licensing (NY DOS). No continuing education is required; renewal is by application and fee only.

Which New York licenses are covered here?

  • Cosmetologists: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Estheticians: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Nail Specialists: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Natural Hair Stylists: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Waxers: 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 New York detail page.

What you need to renew

  1. Confirm your deadline. Most renewals run on a 4-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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