Barber License Renewal in Indiana (2026)

Barber license renewal in Indiana is handled by the Indiana Cosmetology and Barbers Board (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency), which requires Barbers to renew every 48 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.

Indiana Barber renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	48 months
Deadline rule	Barber licenses are valid for four years and renew on a staggered cycle; a license that is not renewed before it expires lapses on the agency-set expiration date (PLA notices indicate September 1 of the expiration year). The PLA sends a renewal notice roughly 90 days before expiration to the email or mailing address on file.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$40.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Indiana Cosmetology and Barbers Board (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

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Continuing-education requirements for Barbers in Indiana

No continuing education is required to renew a barber license in Indiana. The state's beauty culture/barber continuing education provisions (former Title 820, Article 6) have been repealed, and the licensing agency lists no CE condition for barber renewal.

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How to renew your Barber license in Indiana

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Indiana Cosmetology and Barbers Board (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) 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: Barbers are regulated under a combined Cosmetology and Barbers Board within the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA). Renewal is done through the MyLicense Indiana portal (mylicense.in.gov) or by mail. Per statute (IC 25-8-4-17) a license expires four years after its initial expiration date on a date the agency specifies. A license expired for not more than three years may be reinstated on application (IC 25-8-4-21); after three years reinstatement requires meeting additional requirements (commonly including re-examination per secondary sources). The $40 renewal fee is confirmed on the official PLA fee schedule. The $50 late/penalty fee and the specific September 1 expiration date come from PLA renewal-notice guidance and secondary summaries rather than the statutory text, so treat those two specifics as medium confidence; the four-year cycle, board, online renewal, and absence of CE are firmly verified on official sources.

Barber license renewal in Indiana: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Barber license in Indiana?

Indiana Barber licenses renew every 48 months. Barber licenses are valid for four years and renew on a staggered cycle; a license that is not renewed before it expires lapses on the agency-set expiration date (PLA notices indicate September 1 of the expiration year). The PLA sends a renewal notice roughly 90 days before expiration to the email or mailing address on file.

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

Indiana does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Barber license. No continuing education is required to renew a barber license in Indiana. The state's beauty culture/barber continuing education provisions (former Title 820, Article 6) have been repealed, and the licensing agency lists no CE condition for barber renewal. Confirm the current rule with the Indiana Cosmetology and Barbers Board (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency).

Can I renew my Indiana Barber license online?

Yes — Indiana offers online renewal through the Indiana Cosmetology and Barbers Board (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Indiana Barber license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the Indiana Cosmetology and Barbers Board (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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