Electrologist / New York
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New York Electrologist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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What the New York data shows for Electrologists

Becoming a licensed electrologist in New York means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 697 training hours, a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. New York regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Electrology School".

Budget $128 to get started, plus $99 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in New York, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

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

Licensing Ease Score

B-
Licensing Ease Score
65/100
Electrologist · New York

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-
697 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$128
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$50/yr
$99 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 New York

Education / Training Hours
Electrology School
697 hours
Exam Requirement
State Board Exam or CPE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$128
Renewal Fee
$99
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 New York licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New York licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Electrologist in New York? ▼
New York requires 697 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Board Exam or CPE Exam), and an initial fee of $128. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Electrologist in New York? ▼
New York licenses electrologists who complete its requirements (697 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the New York licensing board.
Can I transfer my Electrologist license to New York from another state? ▼
Electrologist 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 New York licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does New York require a background check for Electrologist licensing? ▼
New York does require a background check before issuing an electrologist 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 electrologist license

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

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

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