Barber License Renewal in Mississippi (2026)

Barber license renewal in Mississippi is handled by the Mississippi State 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.

Mississippi Barber renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Barber (practitioner) licenses renew biennially (every two years); the licensee must submit the board's "renewal" form by the license expiration date. A license expired at least 60 days but under 3 years can still be renewed by paying a delinquent renewal penalty in addition to the renewal fee, while a license expired 3 or more years requires passing the board examination to renew. The board's recent renewal-relief notices reference an April expiration cycle.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$50.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering

Go to the official Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering renewal page →

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

Continuing-education requirements for Barbers in Mississippi

No continuing education is required to renew a standard active barber (practitioner) license. The board's Rules and Regulations impose biennial CE only on instructor licensees (24 hours) and master licensees (8 hours); there is no CE requirement listed for practitioners. Mississippi also legislatively eliminated practitioner CE effective April 1, 2026. (Hours listed in the rules for inactive-to-active reactivation, e.g., 5/10/15 hours, are reactivation provisions, not standard renewal CE.)

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How to renew your Barber license in Mississippi

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering 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: Combined Cosmetology and Barbering board governs barbers; this record covers the standard barber/practitioner license (not instructor, master, shop/establishment, school, or student permit). Practitioner renewal/late fees: renewal $50, delinquent renewal penalty $50. No renewal fee for licensees age 70 or older. Renewal is by paper "Practitioner Renewal Form" or online portal. A separate temporary relief avenue lets practitioners/instructors with 10+ years tenure whose license expired April 2016–April 2026 renew without retesting through Dec 31, 2026.

Barber license renewal in Mississippi: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Barber license in Mississippi?

Mississippi Barber licenses renew every 24 months. Barber (practitioner) licenses renew biennially (every two years); the licensee must submit the board's "renewal" form by the license expiration date. A license expired at least 60 days but under 3 years can still be renewed by paying a delinquent renewal penalty in addition to the renewal fee, while a license expired 3 or more years requires passing the board examination to renew. The board's recent renewal-relief notices reference an April expiration cycle.

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

Mississippi does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Barber license. No continuing education is required to renew a standard active barber (practitioner) license. The board's Rules and Regulations impose biennial CE only on instructor licensees (24 hours) and master licensees (8 hours); there is no CE requirement listed for practitioners. Mississippi also legislatively eliminated practitioner CE effective April 1, 2026. (Hours listed in the rules for inactive-to-active reactivation, e.g., 5/10/15 hours, are reactivation provisions, not standard renewal CE.) Confirm the current rule with the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.

Can I renew my Mississippi Barber license online?

Yes — Mississippi offers online renewal through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Mississippi 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 Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering promptly if your license has lapsed.

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