How Do I Apply for an Esthetician License?

Create an account, apply, and pay online using the online portal.

Documentation may be submitted electronically to the board office as follows:

Email: plpublic@idph.iowa.gov

The application fee for barber licensure is $60.  You may pay the fee online.  All application fees are nonrefundable.

1. Official transcript or diploma sent directly to the Board office from a board licensed cosmetology school verifying completion of 600 hours of education, OR
2. Official transcript or diploma sent directly to the Board office from the educational program showing completion of a course of study that meets the requirements of Iowa Administrative Code 645--61.14(157)

Passing score of 75% or higher on the NIC or national theory esthetics exam.

• Licensure in Another State if applicable: Applicants that have previously been licensed, registered or certified in another state must provide official verification of licensure for all states in which the applicant has received a license.
  • The license verification must include the following: 
    • Issue date
    • Expiration date
    • Status of license including a reference to  any pending or past disciplinary action.

The verification may be printed from another state licensing board’s website if it contains all of the information noted above. If an online verification is not available, the verification must be sent directly from the licensing board(s).