Esthetician / Vermont
2026 data Vermont board official source

Vermont Esthetician License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

PlainCredential home → About this data

Specializes in skin care including facials and waxing.

What the Vermont data shows for Estheticians

Vermont's path to esthetician licensure runs through 290 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. Vermont folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Esthetics School".

Upfront cost is $31, with renewal running $27 on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Vermont, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

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

Licensing Ease Score

A
Licensing Ease Score
85/100
Esthetician · Vermont

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-
290 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$31
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$14/yr
$27 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 Vermont

Education / Training Hours
Esthetics School
290 hours
Exam Requirement
State Esthetics Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$31
Renewal Fee
$27
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
16 years

Compare & Explore

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Esthetician in Vermont? ▼
In Vermont, the license path calls for 290 education/training hours, a passing score on State Esthetics Exam, and a $31 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Esthetician in Vermont? ▼
To become a licensed esthetician in Vermont, you must meet the state's requirements including 290 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Vermont licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Esthetician license to Vermont 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 Vermont. Verify the specifics with the Vermont licensing board.
Does Vermont require a background check for Esthetician licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for esthetician licensing in Vermont. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

Related Guides

What to do with this esthetician license

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

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

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