Barber / Minnesota
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Minnesota Barber License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Cuts and styles hair. Licensed in all 50 states and DC.

What the Minnesota data shows for Barbers

Minnesota's path to barber licensure runs through 1,176 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on State Barber Board Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 16 can be licensed. Minnesota folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Barber School".

The initial price tag is $79, and renewal costs $44 every 2 years. Minnesota doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

For barbers, the reciprocity picture is: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

B
Licensing Ease Score
73/100
Barber · Minnesota

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
1,176 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$79
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A-
$22/yr
$44 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 Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Barber School
1,176 hours
Exam Requirement
State Barber Board Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$79
Renewal Fee
$44
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 Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Barber in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota requires 1176 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Barber Board Exam), and an initial fee of $79. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Barber in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota licenses barbers who complete its requirements (1176 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Minnesota licensing board.
Can I transfer my Barber license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
For barbers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Minnesota licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Barber licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the barber licensing process in Minnesota. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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What to do with this barber license

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

  • See how Minnesota'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 Minnesota's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Minnesota overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Minnesota 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.