|
|
|
|
Cosmetologist Nail Technician Esthetician Instructor |
Out-of-state applicants Licensing through Reciprocity Out-of-Country (Foreign) applicants |
Salon/Booth Licenses Certification of Licensure |
The Cosmetology Commission has converted its forms to the ADOBE .PDF format (Portable Document Format) which is both device and resolution independent. The printed version of these PDF documents will be similar regardless of the device used to print. In order to view or print the Adobe Acrobat forms, you must download the free ADOBE Acrobat Reader for Windows, DOS or for Macintosh. For best viewing results, we recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0.
Requirements For First Individual License:
Cosmetologist license: (hair, nail, & skin services) SDCL 36-15-2
 | 2100 hours of cosmetology education - transcript from South Dakota school (out-of-state students - certification from their State Board, not their school) |
| 18 years or older - Copy of birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, US governmental photo ID, or US passport. |
| Evidence of completion of high school or GED |
| Submission of Form-application to Cosmetology Commission |
| Pay $80 examination fee which includes the first license |
| Passage of three examinations - NIC national written, NIC national practical, and South Dakota state laws/rules |
| Annual Fee |
Nail Technician: (nail services only) SDCL 36-15-17.2 (TOP)
| 400 hours of nail technology education - transcript from South Dakota school (out-of-state students - certification from their State Board, not their school) |
| 18 years or older - Copy of birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, US governmental photo ID, or US passport. |
| Evidence of completion of high school or GED |
| Submission of Form-application to Cosmetology Commission |
| Pay $80 examination fee which includes the first license |
| Passage of three examinations - NIC national written, NIC national practical, and South Dakota state laws/rules |
| Annual Fee |
Esthetician: (skin services only) SDCL 36-15-2.2 (TOP)
| 600 hours of esthetics education - transcript from South Dakota school (out-of-state students - certification from their State Board, not their school) |
| 18 years or older - Copy of birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, US governmental photo ID, or US passport. |
| Evidence of completion of high school or GED |
| Submission of Form- application to Cosmetology Commission |
| Pay $80 examination fee which includes the first license |
| Passage of three examinations - NIC national written, NIC national practical, and South Dakota state laws/rules |
| Annual Fee |
Information for out-of-state (students) applicants who DO NOT have a license from another state.
Information for out-of-state applicants who DO Have a license from another state. Licensing Through Reciprocity
Manager license - the Manager license was dropped on July 1, 2007. All those who had a manager license show either a cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician, as applicable.
Instructor License (either
Junior or Senior)
(TOP)
Cosmetologist instructors
can teach hair, nails, and skin. Nail technology instructors can only teach nail technology. Esthetics
instructors can
only teach esthetics.
Junior License - is the first license (changed July 1, 2007)
Requires either a cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician license Requires 1,000 hours of salon experience Requires completion of a 12 clock hour pre-approved instructor education course Requires passage of the South Dakota Instructor laws/rules written test Requires participation in a 1,000 clock hour instructor education program Form-Application Instructions for obtaining an instructor's license Annual Fee
Senior License - (changed July 1, 2007) (TOP)
Need cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician license, as applicable. Requires 1,000 hours of salon experience Requires passage of the South Dakota Instructor laws/rules written test Requires completion of 1,000 clock hour instructor education program Form-Application Instructions for obtaining an instructor's license For renewal - Seminar attendance or completion of a 12 clock hour pre-approved course Annual Fee
| Form - New Salon/booth application |
| $60 fee for new cosmetology, esthetics, or nail salon/booth permit which expires in 90 days |
| The salon or booth license must be received and posted BEFORE the business opens |
| The first license is a permit. The permit is inspected within 90 days. If inspection is passed, a license is issued that will expire annually on the business opening date. If inspection is failed, must set up a recheck inspection before permit expires |
| Must pass a yearly inspection |
| Annual Fee |
| Booth Guidelines - A booth license is for an independent contractor individual who is renting space in a salon |
| Home Salon Information - a salon located in a home |
| Sales tax license - Department of Revenue |
| Business Start-up Packet - State Development |
|
Endorsement of a Certification: (TOP)
For proof of licensure, a certificate regarding hours and licensing with the state seal - $20 fee. Please send either a check or money order, your current name, student record name, and your address. The certification is sent directly to the other state, unless that state's form indicates otherwise.
Return to Cosmetology
Home Page
[SD Home |
Department of Labor Home Page | Feedback | Help]
