Iowa Board of Barbering

• Reactivation Form  

To apply for reactivation of an inactive Barber license please refer to for following rules:

• Chapter 21.16: Licensure
• 645-24.2(158) Continuing education requirements
• Chapter 5: Fees
  Scroll down in the Fees Rules to the name of this board to find the reactivation fee

• NIC Computerized Theory Examination

NIC Candidate Bulletins

• Barber Theory Exam
• Barber Styling Practical Exam

• Exam Information  
• Practical Exam Schedule  

Complete the Barbershop Reactivation Form and return to the form to the board office.

• Barbershop Reactivation Form  

To apply for reactivation of an inactive Barbershop license please refer to board rules:

• Chapter 21.12: Inactive barbershop license
• Chapter 5: Fees
  Scroll down in the Fees Rules to the name of this board to find the reactivation fee
• Chapter 22: Sanitation For Barbershops And Barber Schools

Once your license has been reactivated the board office will mail a license card to you via regular mail. You can also view and print your licensure status by following these five easy steps.

• Go to www.licensediniowa.gov
• Select License Search.
• Insert the licensee's name or license number.
• Select the profession from the dropdown list.
• Select Print for a paper copy.