Esthetician / Nevada
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Nevada 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 Nevada data shows for Estheticians

To practice as an esthetician in Nevada, the state licensing board requires 918 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Esthetics Exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. The regulation sits under Nevada's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Esthetics School".

Budget $149 to get started, plus $69 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Nevada doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

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

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
64/100
Esthetician · Nevada

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
918 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$149
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B
$35/yr
$69 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 Nevada

Education / Training Hours
Esthetics School
918 hours
Exam Requirement
State Esthetics Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$149
Renewal Fee
$69
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
16 years

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Esthetician in Nevada? ▼
In Nevada, the license path calls for 918 education/training hours, a passing score on State Esthetics Exam, and a $149 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Esthetician in Nevada? ▼
To become a licensed esthetician in Nevada, you must meet the state's requirements including 918 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Nevada licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Esthetician license to Nevada from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for estheticians nationally works like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Nevada. Verify the specifics with the Nevada licensing board.
Does Nevada require a background check for Esthetician licensing? ▼
Yes, Nevada requires a criminal background check as part of the esthetician licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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What to do with this esthetician license

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

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

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