Barbers' Board

Robyn Barineau, Executive Director

Professional Profile

Important Information (Hot Topics)

Board Information

The Barbers' Board consists of 7 members: 5 licensed barbers and 2 consumer members.

If you're interested in serving on the Board, download the application form and return it to the Governor's Appointments Office at PL01 The Capitol, Tallahasssee, Florida, 32399-0001, for consideration.
The Board currently has the following openings: 2 barbers and 1 consumer member.

Board Meeting Information

License Information

Definition of Occupation and Class Codes

License Categories:
Barber
Restricted Barber
Barbershop
Barber Assistant

Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement - Yes
By Examination - Yes
By Reciprocity - No
Business Entity - Yes

Applicant Information

Application/Licensure Fees
A breakdown of application and licensure fees is provided with application packets.

Application Packages and Forms

Examination Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for examination development, administration, review and grades.  Below are shortcuts to their examination pages.
Candidate Information Booklets
Computer Based Testing
Exam Dates and Locations
Exam Review / Hearing Information
Special Accommodations for Testing - ADA

Endorsement applicants: All barber endorsement applications must include an education evaluation conducted by a credential evaluation service which is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If the NACES education evaluation is not included with the endorsement application, it will be considered deficient.
List of authorized NACES members

Information for Licensees

Biennial License Renewal Fee
Barber = $105
Restricted Barber = $105
Barbershop = $155
Barber Assistant = $25

Continuing Education Requirement
Completion of a Board-approved course on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) during each biennium prior to the license renewal date. The course shall consist of education on the modes of transmission, infection control procedures, clinical management and prevention of HIV and AIDS, with emphasis on appropriate behavior and attitude changes with specific relevance to the practice of barbering, including sanitary requirements.

Continuing Education Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for  the management of continuing education providers and courses.  Below are shortcuts to their continuing education pages.
Continuing education main page
Continuing education policy
List of continuing education providers and courses, and hours required
Information for providers / instructors

Approved Barbers' HIV/AIDS Courses

Frequently Asked Questions for Barber Continuing Education

Enforcement

The Division of Regulation is responsible for enforcement of professions and related businesses licensed by DBPR under the Division of Professions to ensure that the laws, rules and standards set by the legislature are followed. To file a complaint visit MyFloridaLicense.com.

Links and Resources

None.