California Cosmetologist License & PSI Theory Exam Preparation Application Exam Information
Outside training

Let the Board evaluate training before completing deficiencies.

Submit Form B and training documents when you completed education outside California but do not qualify through reciprocity.

Training without a qualifying license

Submit the correct out-of-state or out-of-country application with the school training Form B. The school completes the training verification and the applicant signs as directed.

Deficiency review

The Board determines whether the training meets California requirements. If additional hours are required, it sends a deficiency letter. Apprentice hours from another jurisdiction are not accepted through this school-training transfer process.

Experience equivalency

California law may credit qualifying outside practice at the rate of each three months of practice equaling 100 hours, subject to documentation and Board review.