Barber / Maine
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Maine Barber License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the Maine data shows for Barbers

Maine sets the entry bar for barbers at 1,014 training hours and a passing score on State Barber Board Exam. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 16 or older. The credential is administered under Maine's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Barber School".

Budget $38 to get started, plus $26 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maine doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

On reciprocity, barbers should know: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

B+
Licensing Ease Score
79/100
Barber · Maine

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,014 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$38
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$13/yr
$26 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Maine

Education / Training Hours
Barber School
1,014 hours
Exam Requirement
State Barber Board Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$38
Renewal Fee
$26
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
16 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Maine licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Barber in Maine? ▼
Maine's requirements cover 1014 hours of education or training, the State Barber Board Exam exam, and an initial fee of $38. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Barber in Maine? ▼
Maine licenses barbers who complete its requirements (1014 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Maine licensing board.
Can I transfer my Barber license to Maine from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for barbers: Varies by state — check with state board. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Maine licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Maine require a background check for Barber licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for barber licensing in Maine. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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What to do with this barber license

Barber in Maine, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a barber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Maine's barber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Barber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state barber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Maine's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Maine overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Maine licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.