Almost 10% of the over 12,000 barbers working in the United States work in the state of Florida. If you are a licensed barber in Florida, here’s a quick review of what you’ll need to renew your barber license and continue practicing in Florida.
Explore required CE courses for Florida barbers
How do I renew my barber license in Florida?
The Barber’s Board of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) oversees licensed barbers in Florida. The DBPR requires licensed barbers to complete two (2) continuing education hours every two (2) years to renew their licenses. Usually, licenses expire July 31st every even year. The DBPR will notify licensees that the renewal period is open via email 90-120 days before their expiration.
DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license. Before midnight EST on July 31, 2024, you will need to complete the following requirements to renew your license:
- Complete the continuing education requirement
- Pay the renewal fee
What are the renewal fees for my Florida barber license?
- To renew your Active license, submit your renewal request online and pay the renewal fee of $70. If submitted after August 1, 2022, the fee is $95.
- To renew your Inactive license, submit your renewal request online and pay the renewal fee of $35. If submitted after August 1, the fee is $60.
- If your license is current and active and you wish to renew as inactive, submit your renewal request and pay the fee of $35. If submitted after August 1, the fee is $70.
- If your license is current and inactive and you wish to reactivate your license, submit your renewal request and pay the fee of $170. If submitted after August 1, the fee is $195.
What do I need to complete my Florida barber continuing education requirements?
Barbers and restricted barbers in Florida must complete at least 2 hours of board-approved HIV/AIDS CE. Find approved 2-hour courses here.
Most people are familiar with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, the stigmatization of HIV-positive individuals, paired with commonly believed myths and misconceptions surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic, can influence behaviors when working with HIV positive people.
Barbers must be comfortable working around all types of people, and misinformation can interfere with their ability to provide quality, non-discriminatory services to all clients. The 2-hour, board-approved CE course covers:
- A definition and comparison of HIV and AIDS.
- Descriptions of how HIV is transmitted.
- An explanation of popular misconceptions and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS.
- Standard precautions that barbers and restricted barbers can take to prevent spreading HIV/AIDS within your workplace.
- Explanation of the rules and regulations regarding HIV/AIDS status disclosure as it relates to barbers, salon professionals and their clients.
- A summary of the protections afforded to HIV-positive barbers under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Where can I complete my CE hours?
All continuing education hours must be completed through a CE provider approved by the Barber’s Board. Click here to learn more about your Florida barber continuing education requirements.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is an approved Continuing Education Provider with the Florida Barber’s Board (provider #0008051).
