Barber / Missouri
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Missouri 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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Cuts and styles hair. Licensed in all 50 states and DC.

What the Missouri data shows for Barbers

Becoming a licensed barber in Missouri means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,169 training hours, a passing score on State Barber Board Exam, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 16. Missouri regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Barber School".

The initial price tag is $77, and renewal costs $44 every 2 years. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Missouri, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

B
Licensing Ease Score
74/100
Barber · Missouri

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
1,169 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$77
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 Missouri

Education / Training Hours
Barber School
1,169 hours
Exam Requirement
State Barber Board Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$77
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 Missouri licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Barber in Missouri? ▼
Missouri requires 1169 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Barber Board Exam), and an initial fee of $77. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Barber in Missouri? ▼
Missouri licenses barbers who complete its requirements (1169 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Missouri licensing board.
Can I transfer my Barber license to Missouri from another state? ▼
Barber licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Varies by state — check with state board. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Missouri licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Missouri require a background check for Barber licensing? ▼
Yes, Missouri requires a criminal background check as part of the barber licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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What to do with this barber license

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

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

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