Florida cosmetology renewal deadlines — and do I need CE?
Current Renewal Cycle: November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2026
Key dates
October 31, 2026 — License expiration / CE completion deadline
Renewal process
Complete required CE hours with an approved provider (Paragon CET #0004997)
CE is electronically reported to DBPR by Paragon CET (FL only)
Renew your license at myfloridalicense.com before October 31, 2026
What if I miss the deadline?
Contact DBPR directly at 850-487-1395 or myfloridalicense.com. Late renewal may incur fees or require additional steps.
Do you need CE? — SB382 exemption
Under Florida SB382, licensees with 10+ consecutive years of active licensure and no disciplinary action may be CE-exempt for the 2024–2026 cycle.
If you have not received any CE communications from Paragon CET: This may indicate you are SB382 exempt — our contact database reflects active CE-required licensees. However, you should always confirm your exemption status directly with DBPR before assuming you do not need CE.
Confirm at: myfloridalicense.com | Phone: 850-487-1395
IMPORTANT: Paragon CET cannot officially verify or guarantee your exemption status. DBPR is the only authoritative source.