Forms and Publications
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License Applications
Use these forms when applying for a new operator license, student permit, or a specialty certificate as a manicurist, esthetician, esthetician/manicurist, eyelash extension specialist, or hair weaving specialist.
You may also apply online in most cases.
| Document Title | Form Number |
|---|---|
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License by Examination Application (PDF) Use when applying for a new operator license or specialty certificate |
COS002 |
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Esthetician and Manicurist Specialty License Application (PDF) Use if you want to combine separate esthetician and manicurist licenses into a single license |
COS004 |
| Occupational License Application Claiming to Have No Social Security Number | GC001 |
Laws and Rules Books
| Document Title | Form Number |
|---|---|
| Barbering and Cosmetology Health and Safety Rules (PDF) | N/A |
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Cosmetology / Barber Law and Rules Books Order Form (PDF) Use to purchase a printed copy of the Cosmetology Law and Rules Book. NOTE: You may also order the current cosmetology laws and rules book online. |
COS020 |
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.
| Document Title | Form Number |
|---|---|
| Notice of Change and Duplicate License Request (PDF) | COS015 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Request for a Change in License Status (PDF) | COS017 |
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.
You may also order a duplicate license online.
| Document Title | Form Number |
|---|---|
| Notice of Change and Duplicate License Request (PDF) | COS015 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal (PDF) | N/A |
| Expired Cosmetology License Application (PDF) | COS021 |
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 Transferring Your Cosmetology License From Another State page.
If you currently hold a Texas license, and you want to apply in another state, see form COS016 below.
| Document Title | Form Number |
|---|---|
| License by Reciprocity Application (PDF) | COS003 |
| Cosmetology Transcript Evaluation Form (PDF) | COS018 |
| Letter of Certification and Transcript of Hours Request (PDF) | COS016 |
| Out of Country Cosmetology License Application (PDF) | COS023 |
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 |
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| Criminal History Questionnaire (PDF) |
| Disciplinary Action Questionnaire (PDF) |
| Criminal History Evaluation Letter |
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.
Also see Military Spouse Frequently Asked Questions.
| Document Title |
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| Military Service Member, Military Veteran, or Military Spouse Supplemental Application (PDF) |