Indiana Cosmetology License Requirements 2026: Hours & Steps

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Indiana first license • verified August 21, 2026

Follow the Indiana Cosmetology Path From Training to an Issued License

Indiana’s cosmetologist route combines eligibility, qualifying school education or a registered apprenticeship, a locally administered practical examination, the PSI written examination and a complete Professional Licensing Agency application.

This independent guide explains the 1,500-hour school route, age and education rules, State Form 56857, exam eligibility, PSI scheduling, fees, two different one-year deadlines, MyLicense troubleshooting and the final verification step before you work as a licensed cosmetologist.

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Fast answer: Indiana Code currently says a cosmetologist applicant must be at least 17, have completed the 10th grade or equivalent, graduate from a qualifying beauty culture school or complete a qualifying U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship, receive satisfactory examination grades and complete the state licensing requirements.

Indiana PLA currently lists 1,500 education hours for the cosmetology school route and a $40 nonrefundable individual license application fee. The final practical demonstration and PSI written examination are different requirements; passing either one alone does not prove the professional license has been issued.

Age-source conflict to know: Indiana Code §25-8-9-3 currently says 17 years old, while an Indiana PLA examination-instructions PDF still indexed in 2026 says 18. This guide follows the current statutory language. If you are 17, confirm your application route with PLA before paying or filing so an older checklist does not create confusion.
July 2026 rule update: Indiana announced updated Cosmetology and Barber administrative rules effective July 22, 2026. PLA still lists 1,500 total cosmetology education hours, but older detailed curriculum-hour charts may no longer match the current rule. Use your school’s current approved curriculum and current Board rules rather than an old subject-hour table.

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Indiana Cosmetology License Requirements in 2026

Start with the requirements that apply to the cosmetologist credential—not barbering, esthetics or manicuring. Similar professions have different education minimums and sometimes different preliminary education rules.

Statutory age 17+

Minimum age

Current Indiana Code §25-8-9-3 states that a cosmetologist applicant must be at least 17 years old.

Education before licensing 10th grade

Preliminary education

PLA lists completion of the 10th grade or equivalent for Indiana cosmetologist applicants.

Traditional school route 1,500 hours

Beauty culture education

PLA currently lists 1,500 hours as the minimum cosmetology education requirement for Indiana applicants using the school route.

Alternative route DOL

Registered apprenticeship

Indiana law also recognizes completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program to practice cosmetology.

State application $40

PLA application fee

The current individual beauty culture license application fee is $40 and PLA says application fees are nonrefundable.

Examinations 2 parts

Practical + written

Indiana requires a final practical demonstration plus the written licensing examination. They are administered through different routes.

Social Security number: PLA says disclosure of a U.S. Social Security number is mandatory for processing an individual application. Do not enter your SSN into public license lookup tools, unofficial forms, social-media posts or third-party “license help” websites.

Choose the Right Route: Beauty School or Registered Apprenticeship

Indiana now recognizes two qualifying education paths for an initial cosmetologist applicant. An ordinary salon job or informal mentorship is not automatically a registered apprenticeship.

Requirement Indiana beauty school route DOL apprenticeship route
Qualifying preparation Graduate from an approved beauty culture school and satisfy the current cosmetology education requirements. Complete a qualifying U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program to practice cosmetology.
Education evidence School-completed Beauty Culture Education Certification, State Form 56857. Apprentice number plus certificate of apprenticeship completion requested by PLA.
Practical exam Your beauty culture school administers the final practical demonstration. The program sponsor or employer administers the final practical demonstration.
Written exam PSI written licensing exam after eligibility is submitted under the current process. Written examination remains required; follow the eligibility instructions issued for your apprenticeship route.
Common mistake Assuming 1,500 attendance hours alone equal licensure. Assuming any salon-based training arrangement qualifies as a DOL registered apprenticeship.
Before choosing an apprenticeship: verify that the program is actually registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and that you will receive the apprentice number and completion documentation Indiana expects.

What Indiana’s 1,500 Cosmetology Hours Actually Mean

The 1,500-hour number is the current total minimum listed by PLA for the Indiana beauty-school cosmetology route. It is not permission to start licensed work immediately after the clock reaches 1,500.

Your school should be able to document

  • Your legal/student name.
  • The cosmetology program in which you enrolled.
  • Enrollment and graduation dates.
  • Total qualifying education hours completed.
  • Whether education was transferred from another school.
  • The school’s active license information.

1,500 hours alone do not prove

  • You passed the school’s final practical demonstration.
  • Your PSI eligibility was submitted.
  • You passed the written examination.
  • PLA received a complete licensing application.
  • Your Indiana cosmetologist license was issued.

Training-time examples

These examples are simple hour calculations—not state processing promises. Actual school calendars, absences, make-up work and holidays can extend the timeline.

Average qualifying hours each week 1,500-hour calculation Approximate weeks
201,500 ÷ 2075 weeks
251,500 ÷ 2560 weeks
301,500 ÷ 3050 weeks
351,500 ÷ 35About 43 weeks
401,500 ÷ 40About 38 weeks
Transferred hours: before paying tuition at a new school, ask the receiving school to confirm in writing which previous hours it accepts and how the accepted education will appear on the final certification.
2026 curriculum note: because administrative-rule updates became effective July 22, 2026, this article intentionally does not reproduce an older subject-by-subject hour chart. Ask your school for its currently approved curriculum if you need the latest internal hour allocation.

Indiana Practical Exam: It Happens Through Your School or Apprenticeship Program

This is the point older online guides often explain badly. Indiana requires a final practical demonstration, but it is not the same thing as traveling to PSI for a second hands-on state test.

Beauty school student

Your school administers the practical

A licensed beauty culture school must require each student to pass a final examination testing practical knowledge of the curriculum as a graduation requirement.

  • Minimum passing score: 75%.
  • The school must allow at least three attempts for graduation.
  • Passing the school’s final practical demonstration satisfies the practical examination requirement for the licensing process.
Registered apprentice

Sponsor or employer administers it

For an applicant using the qualifying U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship route, Indiana law allows the program sponsor or employer to administer the final practical demonstration.

  • Confirm how completion will be documented.
  • Keep apprenticeship completion records.
  • Do not substitute an informal salon skills test for the required registered-program process.
Key distinction: saying “Indiana has no practical exam” is misleading. Indiana does require a practical demonstration; what has changed for user intent is where and by whom it is administered.

Indiana PSI Written Cosmetology Exam: Current Published Details

The currently published Indiana PSI cosmetology bulletin provides much more useful detail than generic exam-prep sites. Always recheck the live PSI program page before scheduling in case the vendor updates fees, sites or candidate rules.

Scored content 110

General + state items

The bulletin lists 100 general items plus 10 Indiana state items.

Unscored 10

Experimental items

The bulletin lists 10 experimental questions. PSI states experimental items are not scored.

Testing time 120 min

Computer exam

The published cosmetologist outline gives 120 minutes for the written examination.

Passing standard 75%

Correct to pass

The PSI content outline lists 75% correct as the cosmetologist written passing standard.

Available exam languages listed by PSI

English

Listed for cosmetologist candidates.

Spanish

Listed for cosmetologist candidates.

Vietnamese

Listed for cosmetologist candidates.

Simplified Chinese

Listed for cosmetologist candidates.

What the published outline emphasizes

PSI’s cosmetologist outline currently gives Rules, Regulations and Safety the largest clearly listed share at 30%. It also covers hair/scalp science and analysis, shampooing, styling, haircutting, chemical services, skin-related services and nails. Use the current bulletin—not an unofficial “exact questions” app—as your study map.

Question-count explanation: because the bulletin lists 100 general items, 10 state items and 10 experimental items, a candidate may see up to 120 items even though the 10 experimental questions are unscored.
PSI fee: the candidate bulletin retrieved during this audit lists a cosmetologist examination fee of $48. PSI directs candidates to its live Indiana program page for the most updated information, so verify the amount shown at checkout before paying rather than relying on an old article.
Open Indiana PSI Program

PSI Eligibility, Scheduling, Retests and Exam-Day Mistakes

The PSI eligibility process answers one of the biggest applicant questions: “Why can’t PSI find me even though I finished school?”

Finish the education provider’s course requirements

Under the current published PSI process, your education provider electronically submits your information to PSI after successful completion of the course requirements.

Watch for PSI eligibility confirmation

PSI says candidates receive an email confirmation after the provider submits the eligibility file.

If PSI cannot find you, contact the education provider first

The bulletin specifically tells candidates to contact the education provider when PSI does not have their record. Creating duplicate accounts or state applications does not fix an eligibility file the provider never submitted.

Pay and schedule after eligibility is available

Use the Indiana PSI program page or PSI scheduling support. Choose the current site and date shown by the live system.

Register under your legal name

PSI requires the first and last name used for examination registration to match the valid identification presented at the test site.

PSI situation Current published rule What to do
Eligibility period One year. Plan testing early instead of waiting until the final weeks.
Failed written exam PSI bulletin allows unlimited retests during the one-year eligibility period. Use the diagnostic score report to focus your next review.
Eligibility expires before passing Return to the education provider to have the eligibility file resubmitted to PSI. Do not assume the old eligibility remains active.
Cancel or reschedule PSI bulletin says notice must be received at least two days before the scheduled exam to avoid forfeiting the fee. Use the PSI website or speak directly with PSI; voicemail does not count as cancellation.
Late arrival Candidate may be denied admission and forfeit the exam fee. PSI advises arriving at least 30 minutes early.
Wrong or expired ID Can be treated as a missed appointment. Check legal name and valid photo ID before leaving home.

PSI scheduling help

Phone: 855-898-0713

Use PSI for examination eligibility visible in its system, scheduling, rescheduling, testing-site issues and exam-related questions.

Exam accommodation

The PSI bulletin provides an accommodations process for candidates with disabilities or other qualifying testing needs. Follow the current request procedure before scheduling when accommodation is needed.

Do Not Confuse Indiana’s Two One-Year Deadlines

Both systems use a one-year period, but they measure different things and have different consequences.

PSI clock 1 year

Examination eligibility

The published PSI bulletin says exam eligibility is valid for one year. Retesting can occur during that period.

If it expires before you pass: return to your education provider to have eligibility resubmitted.

PLA clock 1 year

Licensing application completion

PLA says an application is abandoned if all requirements are not submitted within one year after the application filing date.

If abandoned: a later application is treated as a new application.

These clocks may have different start dates. Your PSI eligibility date and your PLA application filing date are not automatically the same date. Save both confirmations separately.

State Form 56857: Check the School Certification Before Uploading

For the school route, PLA directs the Indiana-approved beauty culture school to complete the Beauty Culture Education Certification and return it to the applicant for upload with the application.

Student and education fields to verify

  • Your name is spelled correctly.
  • The correct education/license type is selected.
  • The school name is correct.
  • The school license number is complete.
  • The transfer-school question is answered.
  • Enrollment and graduation dates are correct.
  • Total completed education hours are correct.

School certification to inspect

  • The school director/instructor completed the required certification.
  • Required signature information is present.
  • Notary fields are complete where required by the current form.
  • The stamp or seal is legible.
  • No edge of the document is cropped.
  • Every page is readable before upload.
Wrong hours or wrong name? Do not use white-out or edit the school’s certified section yourself. Ask the school to correct its own certification and issue a clean replacement.
Form problem Possible result Best fix
Name does not match application PLA may need proof connecting the records. Correct the school record or provide required legal name-change documentation.
Hours are incorrect Your education may appear deficient. Ask the school to verify its attendance record and prepare a corrected certification.
Transfer information missing Education history may be incomplete. Return the form to the school for correction.
Unreadable scan PLA may request a replacement. Upload a full, sharp scan rather than a cropped phone screenshot.
Open State Form 56857

Prepare the Indiana Application File Before You Submit

The cleanest application is one where the identity, training route, examination evidence and any disclosure documents all tell the same story.

Typical examination applicant file

  • Legal name and accurate contact information.
  • Required U.S. Social Security number entered only through the official application.
  • School education certification or registered-apprenticeship documentation.
  • Written examination pass notice.
  • $40 nonrefundable PLA application fee.
  • An email account you will continue checking after submission.

Additional documents when applicable

  • Marriage certificate, divorce decree or other legal name-change evidence.
  • A detailed statement for any application question answered “Yes.”
  • Relevant court documentation supporting a positive response.
  • DOL apprentice number and completion certificate for apprenticeship applicants.
Positive-response explanation: PLA’s current instructions ask for full details such as the violation, location, date, cause number and disposition, together with court documents where applicable. A vague one-line explanation can lead to another request for information.
Privacy: PLA explains that application information generally becomes public record, while examination scores and grade transcripts have separate confidentiality treatment. Upload sensitive records only through the official method requested by PLA.

How to Get a Cosmetology License in Indiana: Full 2026 Workflow

This order reflects the current school-route process most applicants will encounter. If you already started a PLA application earlier, do not create a duplicate—complete the existing application’s missing requirements instead.

Confirm age and preliminary education

Verify the 17+ statutory age requirement and 10th-grade-or-equivalent requirement before committing to the licensing route.

Select an approved training route

Choose an Indiana beauty culture school for the 1,500-hour route or verify that your apprenticeship is a qualifying U.S. Department of Labor registered program.

Complete the required training

Track your hours and records throughout the program. Resolve transfer-hour or legal-name problems before graduation whenever possible.

Pass the final practical demonstration

School-route students complete the practical through their beauty culture school. Registered-apprenticeship candidates complete the practical through the program sponsor or employer.

Get PSI eligibility into the testing system

For the school/provider process described in the current PSI bulletin, the education provider electronically submits eligibility after successful course completion.

Register, pay and schedule the PSI written exam

Wait until PSI recognizes your eligibility. Choose the live test site and date shown by PSI and verify the current fee at checkout.

Pass the PSI written examination

Save the successful score/pass notice. If unsuccessful, use the diagnostic report and retest within the eligibility period.

Prepare State Form 56857 or apprenticeship evidence

Check the school certification for errors, or prepare the apprentice number and certificate of completion for the DOL route.

Submit or complete the Indiana PLA application

Upload the required documents, positive-response or name-change materials if applicable, examination pass notice and pay the current $40 state application fee.

Monitor MyLicense One for missing items

Read the actual application checklist and upload additional documentation through the existing application when requested.

Verify the issued Indiana cosmetologist license

Use PLA’s Free Search & Verify service after approval. Do not treat training completion, PSI passing or an application receipt as the final license.

Training
Practical
PSI Written
PLA File
Verify License

Application Pending? Troubleshoot MyLicense One Before Starting Again

PLA’s current online-service guidance directs applicants to manage linked records and upload documentation through MyLicense One. A duplicate application can create more confusion rather than resolving a missing document.

Problem What to check first Next action
Application still pending Open the application checklist. Identify the exact item that remains incomplete instead of filing again.
Education document missing Verify that the uploaded certification is readable and complete. Use the official Upload Additional Documentation action when appropriate.
PSI pass not showing Check whether the pass notice is still required on the checklist. Upload the official pass notice to the existing application as directed.
Name mismatch Compare school, PSI and application names. Correct the source record or submit legal name-change evidence.
Profile already linked error Return to the dashboard and check existing linked records. Do not create another identity just to bypass the error.
Name missing or wrong in MyLicense Confirm you are signed into your own account. Contact PLA if the profile information itself needs correction.
Open MyLicense One Guide

Rare Exception: Indiana Can Waive the 10th-Grade Requirement

This is not an automatic exemption. Indiana Code provides a petition route where enforcing the 10th-grade requirement would create extreme hardship.

What the law allows

  • The applicant petitions the Board for a waiver.
  • The Board determines whether enforcing the requirement would result in extreme hardship.

What not to assume

  • Age alone automatically creates a waiver.
  • Not having school records automatically proves hardship.
  • An informal phone conversation equals Board approval.
  • The waiver removes the training or examination requirements.
If you think this exception applies, contact PLA before enrolling or submitting an incomplete application and ask how the current petition process should be documented.

Indiana Cosmetology Licensing Cost: Separate State Fees From School Costs

A useful cost estimate separates charges that are fixed by the state from charges that can vary by school or testing updates.

Cost Current planning figure Important note
Indiana individual beauty culture application $40 PLA currently lists this fee and states application fees are nonrefundable.
PSI cosmetologist written exam $48 in the bulletin reviewed Verify the live PSI checkout amount because PSI tells candidates to use its current program page for updates.
Retest Current PSI charge applies again Multiple attempts can increase your testing cost.
Cosmetology school tuition Varies Request the full enrollment agreement and tuition schedule.
Books, kit and supplies Varies Ask whether each item is included in tuition.
Transportation, childcare and parking Personal cost These can materially change the total cost of completing 1,500 hours.
First-attempt planning: based on the $40 PLA application fee plus the $48 PSI amount shown in the bulletin reviewed, direct application/testing charges would be about $88 before school tuition, books, supplies and any future fee updates. Confirm both live amounts before budgeting.

When Can You Start Working as a Licensed Indiana Cosmetologist?

Use the issued professional credential as the licensing endpoint. Several earlier milestones are important but do not by themselves establish that Indiana has issued the license.

Milestone Does this alone prove an Indiana cosmetologist license was issued? Next action
Completed 1,500 school hours No Finish practical, written exam and licensing requirements.
Passed school practical No Complete the written and licensing file.
Passed PSI written exam No Make sure PLA has the pass notice and all other required items.
Paid application fee No Monitor the application checklist.
Application marked pending No Resolve outstanding checklist items.
Indiana license issued and current in official verification Yes, subject to status/scope Confirm the credential type and practice setting are correct.
Indiana facility guidance also tells beauty culture professionals to post their Indiana license at their workstation. After issuance, make sure your employer or salon has the correct current credential information rather than an expired copy.

Indiana PLA Contact, Review Timing and a Better Support Script

Use PLA for licensing-file questions and PSI for examination scheduling/testing questions. Knowing which organization owns the problem can save a round of transfers.

Primary PLA support

Customer Contact Center

Phone: 317-232-2960

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Eastern.

Cosmetology group

Board email

Email: pla12@pla.in.gov

PLA says licensing documents should be uploaded through the official application rather than sent to a general customer-service email unless specifically directed.

Written exam

PSI support

Phone: 855-898-0713

Use PSI for testing-system eligibility, exam scheduling, rescheduling and examination-center questions.

General PLA review guidance: PLA currently says applications, renewals and documentation are generally reviewed within about 10 business days of receipt. Documents sent through U.S. mail may require an additional 10 business days. This is general agency guidance—not a guaranteed approval deadline.

Before calling PLA

  • Have your legal name ready.
  • Have your application/reference number if one exists.
  • Write down the exact checklist status shown in MyLicense.
  • Know the date you uploaded the document.
  • Have the file name or submission confirmation available.
  • Know whether your question belongs to PLA, your school or PSI.

Phone/email script

“I am applying for an Indiana cosmetologist license through the [beauty school / registered apprenticeship] route. My application was filed on [date]. My MyLicense checklist currently shows [exact item/status]. I submitted [document] on [date]. Could you tell me whether that item has been received and what requirement remains before the application can be completed?”

Already Licensed in Another State? Stop Before Repeating 1,500 Hours

This article focuses on first-time Indiana examination applicants. An applicant who already holds a valid credential in another jurisdiction may qualify for Indiana’s reciprocity analysis instead.

Indiana compares the other jurisdiction’s licensing requirements with Indiana’s requirements. PLA also explains circumstances where licensed practice can help address differences in education hours. Do not automatically reenroll in a 1,500-hour Indiana program until you know which application route applies.

For reciprocity, license lookup, renewal, reinstatement and broader Board tasks, use our Indiana State Board of Cosmetology guide.

Indiana Licensing Mistakes That Can Cost Time or Money

Believing “no practical exam”

Indiana requires a practical demonstration; it is administered by the school or qualifying apprenticeship sponsor rather than PSI.

Calling PSI before eligibility exists

If PSI has no record, its bulletin directs the candidate back to the education provider.

Confusing the two one-year clocks

PSI eligibility expiration and PLA application abandonment are separate events.

Editing the school’s certification

Have the school fix its own State Form 56857 rather than altering a certified record.

Using an old curriculum chart

Indiana Board rule changes became effective July 22, 2026.

Working from a pass notice

A practical or written examination result is not the same as final Indiana license issuance.

Official Indiana Actions and Documents

Use this article to understand the process; use these official destinations when you are ready to perform the live licensing action or confirm current requirements.

Current Indiana licensing instructions

Confirm education requirements, application documents, fee schedule, examination instructions and reciprocity rules.

PLA Licensing Information

Apply, manage and verify

Use Indiana PLA online services for new applications, MyLicense actions and public license verification.

PLA Online Services

Education certification

Open the official Beauty Culture School Certification of Education used for the school route.

State Form 56857

PSI written examination

Check live registration, testing sites, current fees and candidate instructions before scheduling.

Indiana PSI Program

2026 Board updates

Check current Board announcements, statutes and administrative-rule information.

Indiana Board Home

Compare general state requirements

Indiana’s rules are state-specific. For broader context, see our cosmetology license requirements guide.

Indiana Cosmetology License Requirements FAQ

How old do you have to be to get an Indiana cosmetology license?

Current Indiana Code §25-8-9-3 says a cosmetologist applicant must be at least 17 years old. An older/inconsistent PLA examination PDF still says 18, so a 17-year-old applicant should confirm the current filing process with PLA before submitting.

How many cosmetology hours does Indiana require?

Indiana PLA currently lists 1,500 education hours for the beauty-school cosmetologist route. Indiana also recognizes a qualifying U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship route, so the 1,500-school-hour path is not the only route authorized by current law.

Can you become a cosmetologist in Indiana through an apprenticeship?

Yes. Indiana law recognizes completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program to practice cosmetology. PLA asks apprenticeship applicants to provide their apprentice number and upload a certificate of completion.

Does Indiana have a cosmetology practical exam?

Yes. Indiana requires a final practical demonstration. For a beauty-school student, the school administers the practical as part of graduation. For a qualifying registered apprentice, the program sponsor or employer administers it. The school-route practical requires at least 75% to pass and the school must allow at least three attempts.

How many questions are on the Indiana PSI cosmetology written exam?

The PSI bulletin reviewed for this article lists 100 general items, 10 Indiana state items and 10 experimental items. The experimental questions are not scored. The bulletin gives 120 minutes and lists 75% correct as the passing standard.

How much does the Indiana cosmetology licensing process cost?

PLA currently lists a $40 nonrefundable individual beauty culture application fee. The PSI bulletin reviewed lists a $48 cosmetologist written-exam fee, but applicants should verify the live PSI checkout amount. Tuition, student kits, books, travel and retests are separate.

What is State Form 56857?

State Form 56857 is Indiana’s Beauty Culture Education Certification used for the school route. The Indiana-approved school completes the certification and returns it to the applicant for upload. Check the name, school information, transfer status, enrollment and graduation dates, completed hours, signatures and notary information before submission.

Can Indiana waive the 10th-grade requirement?

Indiana law gives the Board authority to waive the 10th-grade requirement when an applicant petitions for a waiver and the Board determines that enforcing the requirement would cause extreme hardship. It is not an automatic exemption.

What happens if my PSI eligibility or PLA application reaches one year?

They are different deadlines. PSI’s published bulletin says examination eligibility lasts one year; if it expires before you pass, your education provider must resubmit eligibility. Separately, PLA says a licensing application is abandoned if all requirements are not submitted within one year after filing, and a later filing is treated as a new application.

When can I start working as a licensed cosmetologist in Indiana?

Do not rely only on completing 1,500 hours, passing the practical, passing PSI or paying the application fee. Complete the PLA licensing file and verify that Indiana has actually issued the cosmetologist credential with the appropriate current status before treating yourself as licensed.

Final Indiana Cosmetology License Checklist

  • I confirmed the current statutory age and preliminary education requirements.
  • I verified whether I am using the 1,500-hour beauty-school route or a qualifying DOL registered apprenticeship.
  • I completed my required training and corrected any hour or name discrepancies.
  • I passed the practical demonstration administered by my school or qualifying apprenticeship program.
  • My education provider submitted the required PSI eligibility information.
  • I checked my legal name and current identification before scheduling PSI.
  • I passed the PSI written examination and saved my pass notice.
  • My State Form 56857 or apprenticeship documentation is complete and readable.
  • I prepared any required name-change or positive-response documentation.
  • I paid the current Indiana PLA application fee through the official process.
  • I recorded both my PSI eligibility date and my PLA application filing date.
  • I monitored MyLicense One instead of creating duplicate applications.
  • I used official Indiana verification to confirm that my cosmetologist license was actually issued.

Independent information guide: board-of-cosmetology.org is not the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, or PSI. Rules, forms, fees and testing procedures can change; current official Indiana and PSI instructions control.