All exam information is available at the board's Exam Portal page. Although we mail exam notices and results, please do not rely on mailed notifications, since mail can be slow and delayed. If you miss an exam because you relied on the mailed notification instead of the Exam Portal, you may have to pay to reschedule your exam.
Online application to get an apprentice license
Paper application to get an apprentice license
Online form to pay for a duplicate apprentice license
Application to become a licensed barber
Additional affidavit forms (if needed for application)
Application to restore a barber license
Online form to pay for a duplicate barber license
If approved by the board, temporary permits allow applicants to work while waiting to take exams. There are restrictions on how these temporary permits can be used and how many can be issued. We will not approve a request if there isn't an apprentice barber, licensed barber, or out-of-state application on file.
You will be notified once your request has been approved. Please don't begin working unless you receive approval from the board.
Online form to request a temporary permit. Only use this form if you submitted an apprentice license, restore barber license, or out-of-state application.
Online application to get a barber school instructor license
Paper application to get a barber school instructor license
Online form to pay for a duplicate instructor license
If you are a barber in another state and you want to receive a license in North Carolina, please use this form. Please note that not all out-of-state applicants should use this form, but the form has a series of questions to see if you qualify.
Note for military members, veterans, and military spouses: if you are a member of the military, a veteran, or the spouse of a member of the military, you may be eligible for endorsement without meeting all of the requirements described in this application. Please see our FAQ page with information about the different requirements for you, and please feel free to contact the board staff with questions.
Online form for the out-of-state application. You won't be able to pay online, but we'll let you know about fees once we review the application.
Paper form for the out-of-state application
North Carolina Board of Barber and Electrolysis Examiners
7001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-7000
(919) 814-0640
barbers@nc.gov
electrolysis@nc.gov