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Online Beauty School Courses Georgia Cosmetology Continuing Education

Cosmetologist, Nail Technicians, & Estheticians must take 5 hours of Continuing Education. 3 hours must be a Health & Safety Course including the DTAE curriculum, the other 2 hours may be filled with courses of your choice. CE courses online will be allowed as a means of acquiring your CE, after the courses are properly registered with the board.

6 month late renewal period for individuals who miss the renewal period

License expiration date:

  • Cosmetologist - March 31 of even years
  • Nail technicians - August 31 of odd numbered years
  • Estheticians - August 31 of odd numbered years

Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 13446
Macon, GA 31208

Physical Address:
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858

Phone: (478) 207-2440
Fax: 478-207-1442
Website: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/cosmetology
/default.htm


Cosmetology Required Hours:
1500, Apprenticeship 3000

Nail Technology Required Hours:
520, Apprenticeship 640

Esthetics Required Hours:
1000, Apprenticeship 2000

Barber Required Hours:
1500

Reciprocity:
Yes, the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology does not reciprocate with California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida (unless licensed prior to August 1986), Hawaii, Illinois (unless licensed prior to December 1984), Oregon, Mississippi (do not reciprocate nail license ), New York (unless licensed prior to June 2001), Puerto Rico, South Carolina (do not reciprocate nail technician) and the Virgin Islands. For all other states, reciprocity may be granted or denied on an individual basis in accordance with the law.

Renewal:
Esth- $45, Cos & Nails- $50 Cosmetologists March 31 even years / Nail Techs & Esthetitians Aug 31 odd years

CE Requirements:
5 hours

Georgia State Board of Massage Therapy
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 13446
Macon, GA 31208

Physical Address:
237 Coliseum Drive

Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: (478) 207-2440
Website: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/massage/


Massage Therapy Required Hours:
500 hours & NCE or MBLEx

CE Requirements:
25 hours every 2 years.