District of Columbia Cosmetology CE Requirements (2026)

The renewal fee for a District of Columbia cosmetology license is $77.

District of Columbia cosmetologists must complete 6 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.

Quick Summary

CE Hours Required

2 years

Renewal Cycle

$77

Renewal Fee

CE Categories

District of Columbia requires cosmetologists to complete their CE hours in specific categories. Here is the full breakdown:

Category	Hours
health safety Health and safety	2
elective Elective continuing education	4
Total	6

6 hours per renewal. 2 hours must be health and safety related.

1Start your CE hours early in the renewal cycle. Do not wait until the last few months.
2Keep copies of all CE certificates. The board may audit your records at any time.
3Make sure your CE provider is approved by the DC Board of Barber and Cosmetology before enrolling.
4Use StyleCE to track your hours by category so you know exactly where you stand.

District of Columbia requires 6 continuing education hours every 2 years.

The renewal fee is $77.

District of Columbia cosmetology licenses renew every 2 years.

StyleCE automatically knows District of Columbia's requirements and tracks your progress. Free for one license.