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Oregon cosmetology license inquiry Covers: Select the cosmetology credential in the Health Licensing Office inquiry.Oregon · Cosmetologist / barber
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Oregon Health Licensing Office renewal Covers: Choose the cosmetology credential and its renewal requirements.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Cosmetologist / barber |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Practitioner certificates renew every two years. Independent-contractor registrations, freelance authorizations and facility licenses renew annually. [source] |
| Renewal fee | Practitioner certificate renewal: $65 for two years. Independent-contractor registrations and freelance authorizations: $140 yearly; facility licenses: $155 yearly. Inactive and late renewals can incur additional charges. [source] |
| Renewal application | Oregon Health Licensing Office renewal |
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Barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, and salons may be regulated separately. Match the credential before checking renewal rules.
Oregon Board of Cosmetology Cosmetology credentials, including hair designAuthority listed in Business Xpress License Directory.
Source review dates · 5 sources
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- Business Xpress License Directory Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Oregon Health Authority : Board of Cosmetology : Health Licensing Office : State of Oregon Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Oregon Health Authority : Cosmetology Reciprocity Requirements : Health Licensing Office : State of Oregon Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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