HOW TO OBTAIN A FLORIDA BARBER LICENSE BY EXAMINATION

Application requirements include the following:

EDUCATION
You have two options here:
1. Complete at least 1000 hours of training at a Florida barbering school and be determined competent by a school official to sit for the barbering exam. A Florida school official must sign your application to verify a minimum of 1000 barbering hours and the completion date.
OR
2. Complete a minimum of 1200 hours of training at a Florida school.

AGE
Applicants must be at least 16 years old or have received a high school diploma.

EXAMINATION
The Barber License Examination Candidate Information Booklet offers more detail about the exam process.

HIV/AIDS COURSE
You must complete a 2-Hour Initial HIV/AIDS Course within two years prior to submitting your application. Take your 2-Hour Initial HIV/AIDS Course now!

FEE
You must pay the required fee indicated in the application. Military veterans, their spouses, and Florida National Guard members may be eligible for a reduced fee.

APPLICATION
You must complete the required application: Form # DBPR BAR 1.

For more information, go HERE or call the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.