Barber License Renewal in Connecticut (2026)

Barber license renewal in Connecticut is handled by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians), 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.

Connecticut Barber renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Master barber licenses renew every two years and expire under CGS sec. 19a-88 (expiration tied to the licensee's birth-month cycle). A 90-day grace period follows expiration during which the licensee may continue practicing and renew; on the 91st day the license becomes void and reinstatement is required.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians). automated research workflow (official connecticut barber board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Barbers in Connecticut

No continuing education is required to renew a Connecticut master barber license. CGS Chapter 386 (the barber statute) imposes no CE requirement, and the DPH barber licensing/renewal pages list none. (A third-party aggregator claim of "10 hours" could not be verified on any official source and conflicts with the statute.)

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How to renew your Barber license in Connecticut

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Connecticut licenses the "master barber" credential under DPH (not a separate barber board agency); barbering is administered by the Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section. Renewal fee of $100 for two years is set by statute (CGS 20-239) and matches the $100 figure on the DPH barber licensing page. Renewals are handled through the state eLicense system (elicense.ct.gov); the general DPH renewal page does not list barbers among professions with a mandatory-online requirement, but online renewal is available. No fixed late/penalty fee is published; instead a 90-day grace period applies and the license becomes void on day 91, requiring reinstatement (which may carry remedial instruction-hour requirements for long lapses, e.g. 135 or 245 hours, not standard renewal CE). Reinstatement-of-a-lapsed-license page does not list dollar fees.

Barber license renewal in Connecticut: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Barber license in Connecticut?

Connecticut Barber licenses renew every 24 months. Master barber licenses renew every two years and expire under CGS sec. 19a-88 (expiration tied to the licensee's birth-month cycle). A 90-day grace period follows expiration during which the licensee may continue practicing and renew; on the 91st day the license becomes void and reinstatement is required.

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

Connecticut does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Barber license. No continuing education is required to renew a Connecticut master barber license. CGS Chapter 386 (the barber statute) imposes no CE requirement, and the DPH barber licensing/renewal pages list none. (A third-party aggregator claim of "10 hours" could not be verified on any official source and conflicts with the statute.) Confirm the current rule with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians).

Can I renew my Connecticut Barber license online?

Yes — Connecticut offers online renewal through the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Connecticut Barber license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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