Barber License Renewal in Alabama (2026)

Barber license renewal in Alabama is handled by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, which requires Barbers to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Alabama Barber renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Barber personal licenses renew biennially in even-numbered years during the licensee's birth month. The renewal must be postmarked by the last day of the birth month; submissions after that date incur a late fee.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. automated research workflow (official alabama barber board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Barbers in Alabama

Alabama does not require continuing education for renewal of an individual barber license. No CE hours or topics are mandated by the board for personal license renewal.

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How to renew your Barber license in Alabama

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Barbering is regulated by the combined Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (ABOCB), which absorbed the former separate barber board. Renewal cycle is biennial, falling in even-numbered years during the licensee's birth month, so the next individual's deadline depends on their birth month. The board's $100 renewal fee and $54 late fee are published as general "Personal License" fees that are not separately itemized by license type, so they apply across personal licenses including barber. As of the board's notice, the online renewal portal was NOT yet available for Barber (or Managing Esthetician / Barber Instructor) licenses — barbers must mail a paper renewal form with payment; online renewal is offered for cosmetology personal licenses. Online status could change; verify on the personal-license-renewal page. Mailing address: P.O. Box 301750, Montgomery, AL 36130-1750.

Barber license renewal in Alabama: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Barber license in Alabama?

Alabama Barber licenses renew every 24 months. Barber personal licenses renew biennially in even-numbered years during the licensee's birth month. The renewal must be postmarked by the last day of the birth month; submissions after that date incur a late fee.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Barber license in Alabama?

Alabama does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Barber license. Alabama does not require continuing education for renewal of an individual barber license. No CE hours or topics are mandated by the board for personal license renewal. Confirm the current rule with the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.

Can I renew my Alabama Barber license online?

Check the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my Alabama Barber license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $54 may apply. Contact the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering promptly if your license has lapsed.

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