Esthetician / Minnesota
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Minnesota Esthetician License Requirements

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

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Specializes in skin care including facials and waxing.

What the Minnesota data shows for Estheticians

Minnesota's path to esthetician licensure runs through 520 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on State Esthetics Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 16 can be licensed. Minnesota folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Esthetics School".

The initial price tag is $74, and renewal costs $43 every 2 years. Minnesota doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

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

Licensing Ease Score

B+
Licensing Ease Score
78/100
Esthetician · Minnesota

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
520 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$74
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A-
$22/yr
$43 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 Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Esthetics School
520 hours
Exam Requirement
State Esthetics Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$74
Renewal Fee
$43
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 Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Esthetician in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota's requirements cover 520 hours of education or training, the State Esthetics Exam exam, and an initial fee of $74. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Esthetician in Minnesota? ▼
Certification as an esthetician in Minnesota means clearing the state's checklist: 520 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Minnesota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Esthetician license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for estheticians: Varies by state — check with state board. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Minnesota licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Esthetician licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for esthetician licensing in Minnesota. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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What to do with this esthetician license

Esthetician in Minnesota, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an esthetician-wide, 50-state comparison.

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

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