The DBPR will send an email notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license(s). This e-mail notification will sent be 90-120 days prior to the license expiration to the e-mail address on record. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license, and update a license.
The Florida Board of Cosmetology requires the submission of a renewal fee of usually $45 (Not including late fees or extra service fees). Renew online at myfloridalicense.com, or call 850-487-1395. The Board states they will email your updated license once renewed. The Board will not renew your license unless they receive both your continuing education (unless special exemption is granted) and your Board renewal fee. Your continuing education and license renewal must be completed before October 31st of your renewal group(s) year. (Ie. Odd or even expiration years).
Renew Online through DBPR’s Online Services - Please see the below instructions for activating or accessing your online account: www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR?cosmetology.
Returning Users:
• Select “My Account” from the DBPR home page.
• Enter your E-mail Address/User ID and Password to access your account.
New Users:
• Select “My Account” from the DBPR home page.
• Under “Create a New Online Profile” select “Create My Account”.
• Complete the User Registration form.
• Once you have created your account, you will need to select “Link an Existing License to My Account”.
• Select the Profession/Business category that is appropriate for your license from the drop-down menu.
• Select your License Type from the drop-down menu.
• Enter your license number and the last four digits of your SSN/Tax#.
• You will be prompted to “Add” the license to the registration.
• Once this process is completed, you will be returned to the Main Menu where you can link additional licenses or perform online services, including renewing your linked license(s).
If you wish to print your license at any time in the future you may do so using your secure online account with the Department. Please log in to www.MyFloridaLicense.com to access your account and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to print your license. Additionally, after you have created an online account and linked your license, you may view a copy of your professional license on your mobile device using the DBPR mobile application. You may download the DBPR mobile application from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once you have installed the application, select “My License” and enter the same login and password information that you used to create your online account to view a copy of your professional license.
As of July of 2024, the Florida Board of Cosmetology along with the FLDBPR, on behalf of the Governor of Florida has approved SB382, certain licensees may qualify for special exemption from continuing education for the renewal years of 2024-2026. Please verify if you are one the recipients.
As of July 8, 2019, the Florida Board of Cosmetology along with the FLDBPR has released a paper-less license system.
Here are steps we have found to Register a New Account for Florida Licensed Cosmetologists, Full Specialists, Estheticians, Nail Technicians, and various Salon Professionals with this process.
Watch a Video or Review the Tips Below: https://youtu.be/_EpVCHZDEKI
To begin using DBPR’s online services you will first need to Create an Account.
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Select “Create My Account” to begin the one-time registration process.
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Complete the User Registration Information.
Note: User account, submitted application, and payment information summary emails will be sent to the e-mail address provided. If you would like to login using your e-mail address select the box “Use e-mail address as userid”. However, if you would like to login using something other than your e-mail address enter a user id by entering it in the “Or enter your own user id:” box.
Registering as a New User
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Temporary Password
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Verify the information entered is correct. If it is correct Select “Save”. If any changes are needed Select “Edit” to correct.
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A temporary password will be sent to you via email. Select “Return”. If you do not receive an email in a short amount of time check your Spam or Junk Email Folder.
New User E-Mail Registering as a New User
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Enter the email address and the temporary password provided in the email. Select “Log On”. Please note the password is case-sensitive. If the temporary password has an uppercase letter it must be typed in uppercase.
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Enter the Temporary Password, provided in the New User Email, in the Temporary Password field. Enter your new, unique password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields. Select “Save”. Registering as a New User
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You have now successfully created an online account.
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Once you have created an account you will be asked if you would like to Link an Existing License to this account. If you have a license with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation select “Yes” to continue. If this is your first time applying for a license select “No” to continue.
Accessed from Myfloridalicense.com
DATE: 2024