Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How may I obtain an Instructor’s certification?

Q2. What are the fines?

Q3. What do I need to do to open a salon?

Q4. How often and where are the exams given?

Q5. When is the next examination?

Q6. I have lost my renewal application, do I need it to renew my license?

Q7. What are common violations in a salon?

Q8. How can I reactivate an inactive license?

Q9. If I have lost or misplaced my license, how can I receive a duplicate license?

Q10. How do I transfer my license to another state?

Q11. What do I need to bring to the exam?

Q12. What happens if I fail to appear for an examination for which I am scheduled?

Q13. What are the requirements for models for the manicuring examination?

Q14. If I fail to pass the examination, how do I reschedule for another examination?

Q15. Where is your office located?

Q16. How do I notify the Board of a name or address change?

Q17. How do I know if I need a booth/chair rental registration?

Q18. How do I obtain a license in West Virginia if I am licensed in another state?

Q19. How can I renew or reinstate my lapsed license?

Q20. What must I do to obtain or renew my photo ID?

Q21. What if I have foreign transcripts, foreign high school diploma, or a domestic online high school diploma?

Q22. What are the requirements to transfer my license by reciprocity to West Virginia?

Q23. Can I receive a “temporary” work permit while my application is being processed?

Q24. How can I receive a temporary work permit and how long can I work on the permit?