Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-10-202 - Application for a Cosmetology, Aesthetics, Hairstyling, Nail Technology, or Barber License by Examination

A. An applicant for an aesthetics, cosmetology, hairstyling, nail technology, or barber license by examination shall submit to the Board:

1. The fee required for an initial personal license in R4-10-102;

2. A passport-style photo of the applicant; and

2.3. An application form available on the Board's website that contains:

a. A passport quality photo of the applicant;

b.a. The applicant's name, full mailing and physical addresses, e-mail address, telephone number, Social Security number, and birth date;

c.b. The name and address of each licensed school attended by the applicant;

d.c. The name of course completed, the name of the school where completed, and the starting date and date of graduation;

e.d. If previously licensed by the Board, type of license, license number, license expiration date, and the name used on the license;

f.e. A statement of whether the applicant has ever had an aesthetics, cosmetology, hairstyling, nail technology, or barber license suspended or revoked in any state of the United States or foreign country; and

g. A statement by the applicant verifying the truthfulness of the information provided by the applicant; and

h.f. The applicant's signature verifying the information provided is true and correct; and

3.4. Documentation specified under A.R.S. § 41-1080 indicating the applicant's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.

B. In addition to complying with the requirements in subsection (A), an applicant for an aesthetics, cosmetology, hairstyling, nail technology, or barber license by examination shall:

1. Comply with A.R.S. § 32-322, 32-510, 32-511, 32-512, or 32-512.01 by submitting documentation of Two years of high school or its equivalent;

2. Comply with A.R.S. § 32-322, 32-510, 32-511, 32-512, or 32-512.01 by submitting a copy of one of the following:

a. If the applicant graduated from a course presented by a school licensed by the Board, a copy of the certificate of graduation required under R4-10-305(E);

b. If the applicant attended more than one school in Arizona, a copy of a Certificate of hours from each school attended, as required under R4-10-305(E);

c. If the applicant completed an apprenticeship program described under A.R.S. § 32-322, 32-510(A)(2)(c), 32-511 (A)(3)(c), 32-512(A)(3)(c), or 32-512.01(A)(3)(c), a notice of completion from the Department of Economic Security;

d. If the applicant graduated from a course presented by a school in another state or country, evidence the school's requirements at the time the applicant graduated were substantially the same as those required by the Board; and

d.e. Comply with R4-10-102 regarding examination fees.

C. In addition to complying with the requirements in subsection (A), an applicant for an instructor license by examination shall:

1. Comply with A.R.S. § 32-531 by submitting the following:

a. Documentation, as specified in subsection (C)(3), of required work experience;

b. Proof of current licensure in the profession in which work experience was gained;

c. Proof of licensure during the period work experience was gained; and

d. Proof of attainment of 18 years of age; or

e. Proof of high school equivalency.

2. If qualifying under A.R.S. § 32-531(3)(a), submit a copy of the following:

a. Certification of graduation from a licensed school, on a form supplied by the Board, including the starting and ending dates, total number of hours completed, and signature of the administrator of the school; and

b. If the applicant attended more than one licensed school in Arizona, a copy of a transfer application or certification of hours from each school attended, including the starting and ending dates, total number of hours completed, and signature of the administrator of the school; and

3. Documentation of the work experience required by A.R.S. § 32-531, which shall be signed by an owner or manager of a licensed salon, an individual, or a supplier of cosmetology products with personal knowledge of the applicant's licensed experience in the profession for which the applicant seeks an instructor license. The person providing the documentation verifying the applicant's experience shall also indicate the following:

a. Profession in which applicant gained the experience;

b. Starting and ending dates of applicant's experience in the profession;

c. Name of licensed salon and address where applicant gained experience in the profession; and

d. License number and name of the licensed individual completing the form; or

e. Name, address, and telephone number of the individual providing the information.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-10-202

Adopted effective 4/9/1996 (Supp. 96-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 3123, effective 1/31/2021(Supp. 20-4). Renumbered and amended from R4-10-106 by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 527, effective 5/6/2024.