New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling

• Application Process Overview

Initial Applications​

• Application for Authorization to Sit for the Examination and for Licensure​​

Temporary Permits

• Application for a Temporary Permit

Reinstate/Reactivate a License or Registration

• Application for Reinstatement
• Application to Reactivate an Inactive License

Shop Applications

• Request Form for Shop Applications
• Application for Shop Modification or Alteration

School Applications

• ​ Initial Application for a School License
• Application for Renewal of a School License

Student Applications

• Application for a Student Permit
• Certification of Hours (Student Permit)
• Physician's Certificate (Student Permit)
• Registration School Certification (Cosmetology Student)
• Application for Registration as a Student

PSI has been awarded the contract to administer the written licensing examinations on behalf of the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling beginning March 1, 2015. All candidates must be pre-approved to take an examination. Your education provider will electronically upload your eligibility to PSI upon successful completion of the course requirements. Each candidate will receive an email confirmation immediately after the eligibility has been received by PSI. Upon receipt of the email confirmation, please go to PSIExams.com or call 1-800-733-9267 to pay and schedule your examination.

Please Note: If PSI does not have your record, please contact your education provider. (2/24/15)​