Electrologist / Indiana
2026 data Indiana board official source

Indiana Electrologist License Requirements

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

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What the Indiana data shows for Electrologists

To practice as an electrologist in Indiana, the state licensing board requires 544 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Indiana's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Electrology School".

Budget $101 to get started, plus $79 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Indiana, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

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

Licensing Ease Score

B
Licensing Ease Score
70/100
Electrologist · Indiana

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 C
544 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$101
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$40/yr
$79 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 Indiana

Education / Training Hours
Electrology School
544 hours
Exam Requirement
State Board Exam or CPE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$101
Renewal Fee
$79
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Electrologist in Indiana? ▼
Indiana requires 544 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Board Exam or CPE Exam), and an initial fee of $101. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Electrologist in Indiana? ▼
Certification as an electrologist in Indiana means clearing the state's checklist: 544 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Indiana licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Electrologist license to Indiana from another state? ▼
For electrologists, 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 Indiana licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Indiana require a background check for Electrologist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for electrologist licensing in Indiana. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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What to do with this electrologist license

Electrologist in Indiana, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an electrologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

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

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