California Cosmetologist License & PSI Theory Exam Preparation Application Exam Information
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PSI scheduling

Schedule only after the Board approves eligibility.

Use PSI after Board approval, choose a test center and date, save confirmation, reschedule on time, and verify full legal-name matching.

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Scheduling sequence

  1. Submit the Board application and required training proof.
  2. Wait for approval and PSI scheduling instructions.
  3. Create or access the PSI candidate account.
  4. Select the California Board cosmetologist examination.
  5. Choose test date and location and save confirmation.
  6. Confirm identification exactly matches the Board's full legal name.
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Processing expectation

The Board forms page tells initial applicants to expect PSI scheduling information approximately six weeks after the application is approved; re-examination applicants are told approximately three weeks.