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Apply for Licensure by Endorsement - Barbers

All fees are nonrefundable.

Requirements

Candidates must:

  1. Possess a current license in another state;
  2. Provide certification that their license is in good standing and was obtained under the same standards as required in Maryland; and
  3. Possess two years’ notarized work experience.

Candidates who meet the requirements are eligible for a waiver of the examination requirement by endorsement (reciprocity).

Certifications are only valid when the state board sends them directly to MD Board.

Application process

  • STEP 1: Contact the original state where you have trained and taken an examination (practical and theory), and request that a certification of your licensure be sent to the Maryland Board. Ensure your current address is on the certification.
  • STEP 2: After you have confirmed that the certification will be sent, e-mail your mailing address and contact number to Barbers.cos@maryland.gov. Once your certification is received, the Board will notify you in writing if you qualify for Maryland licensure. If you qualify, the letter will contain instructions on how to apply for your Maryland license.

License Period

Two-year period from the date of issuance.

Additional Instructions

*Please note: If your licensing credentials are from out of the country, provide a copy of your original transcript and translated copy (if not in English). A transcript is defined as a detailed document showing the clock hours and covered topics that you acquired at your barbering school, a certificate of completion (diploma) will NOT be accepted. This information should be emailed to Barbers.cos@maryland.gov along with your mailing address.

If you attended a Maryland Barber School and it has since closed down, you may contact the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) at 410-767-3300 for a copy of your transcripts. This information should be emailed to Barbers.cos@maryland.gov along with your mailing address.

Below are the states that do not qualify and will have to take examinations in Maryland.
Alaska
California
Connecticut
Hawaii
Florida
New Jersey (no Barber license)
New York