Forms and Publications for Individuals
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License Applications
Use these forms when applying for a new practitioner license (Class A Barber, Cosmetology Operator, Esthetician, Manicurist, Manicurist/Esthetician, Eyelash Extension Specialist, Hair Weaving Specialist, or Hair Weaving Specialist/Esthetician) or a student permit.
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You may also apply online in most cases.
Document Title | Form Number |
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Barbering or Cosmetology Practitioner License Application (PDF) |
BAC-LIC-002-E |
Student Permit Application Form (PDF) For students enrolled in a licensed school |
BAC-LIC-008-E |
Occupational License Application Claiming to Have No Social Security Number (PDF) |
GC001 |
Law and Rules Books
Document Title | Form Number |
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Law and Rules Books Order Form (PDF) |
BAC-LIC-020-E |
Change of Name, Address, or Personal Information
Use this form when you need to update your license with changes to your information and to request that a new license with the updated information be mailed to you.
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You may also update your contact info online.
Document Title | Form Number |
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BAC-LIC-007-E |
Change of License Status
Use this form to request that your license be moved to either inactive status, or back to active status.
Document Title | Form Number |
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BAC-LIC-017-E |
Duplicate License Request
Use this form when you need to update your license with changes to your information, or to request a duplicate license be mailed to you.
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You may also order a duplicate license online.
Document Title | Form Number |
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Notice of Change and Duplicate License Request (PDF) |
BAC-LIC-007-E |
Expired Licenses
Use these forms to request renewal of a license that has been expired for less than three years. Licenses that have been expired for more than three years are not eligible for renewal.
Document Title | Form Number |
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Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal (PDF) |
N/A |
BAC-LIC-021-E |
Please see Texas Occupations Code, Section 51.401 for rules regarding renewal of expired licenses and associated fees.
Out-of-State or Out-of-Country Applicants
If you are applying for a Texas license using out of state credentials, please see the Apply for a Cosmetology or Barbering License by Equivalence page.
Document Title | Form Number |
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License by Reciprocity Application (PDF) |
BAC-LIC-003-E |
Letter of Certification and Transcript of Hours Request (PDF) |
BAC-LIC-016-E |
Transcript Evaluation Form (PDF) Used to verify training and education that was received outside of the 50 US states |
BAC-LIC-018-E |
Criminal History and Disciplinary Actions
Use these forms if you need to report disciplinary actions or criminal convictions as part of your license application.
Document Title | Form Number |
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LIC002 |
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ENF002 |
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N/A |
Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses
Use this form as a supplement to your license application if you are an active duty military service member, veteran, or spouse of a military member and you want to have fees, education and/or examination requirements waived.
For details, see Information for Military Servicemembers, Veterans, and Spouses.
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Military Service Member, Military Veteran, or Military Spouse Supplemental Application (PDF) |