Barber / Vermont
2026 data Vermont board official source

Vermont Barber License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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

What the Vermont data shows for Barbers

Vermont sets the entry bar for barbers at 1,020 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 Vermont's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Barber School".

The initial price tag is $40, and renewal costs $27 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Vermont, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

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

Licensing Ease Score

B+
Licensing Ease Score
79/100
Barber · Vermont

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
1,020 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$40
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$14/yr
$27 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 Vermont

Education / Training Hours
Barber School
1,020 hours
Exam Requirement
State Barber Board Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$40
Renewal Fee
$27
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 Vermont licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Barber in Vermont? ▼
Vermont's requirements cover 1020 hours of education or training, the State Barber Board Exam exam, and an initial fee of $40. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Barber in Vermont? ▼
To become a licensed barber in Vermont, you must meet the state's requirements including 1020 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Vermont licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Barber license to Vermont 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 Vermont licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Vermont require a background check for Barber licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for barber licensing in Vermont. 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 Vermont, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a barber-wide, 50-state comparison.

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

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