Barber / North Dakota
2026 data North Dakota board official source

North Dakota 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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What the North Dakota data shows for Barbers

To practice as a barber in North Dakota, the state licensing board requires 1,054 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Barber Board Exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. The regulation sits under North Dakota's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Barber School".

Upfront cost is $49, with renewal running $31 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in North Dakota, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

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

Licensing Ease Score

B+
Licensing Ease Score
79/100
Barber · North Dakota

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
1,054 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$49
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$16/yr
$31 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 North Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Barber School
1,054 hours
Exam Requirement
State Barber Board Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$49
Renewal Fee
$31
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
16 years

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Compare all states for Barber All North Dakota licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Barber in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota's requirements cover 1054 hours of education or training, the State Barber Board Exam exam, and an initial fee of $49. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Barber in North Dakota? ▼
To become a licensed barber in North Dakota, you must meet the state's requirements including 1054 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the North Dakota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Barber license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for barbers nationally works like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into North Dakota. Verify the specifics with the North Dakota licensing board.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Barber licensing? ▼
North Dakota does require a background check before issuing a barber license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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What to do with this barber license

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

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

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