Electrologist / Maine
2026 data Maine board official source

Maine 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 Maine data shows for Electrologists

Becoming a licensed electrologist in Maine means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 146 training hours, a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Maine regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Electrology School".

Budget $30 to get started, plus $28 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Maine, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

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

Licensing Ease Score

A
Licensing Ease Score
86/100
Electrologist · Maine

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 B
146 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$30
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$14/yr
$28 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 Maine

Education / Training Hours
Electrology School
146 hours
Exam Requirement
State Board Exam or CPE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$30
Renewal Fee
$28
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Electrologist in Maine? ▼
In Maine, the license path calls for 146 education/training hours, a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam, and a $30 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Electrologist in Maine? ▼
Maine licenses electrologists who complete its requirements (146 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Maine licensing board.
Can I transfer my Electrologist license to Maine from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for electrologists: Varies by state — check with state board. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Maine licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Maine require a background check for Electrologist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for electrologist licensing in Maine. 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 Maine, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an electrologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

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

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