Florida Cosmetology CE Requirements (2026)

The renewal fee for a Florida cosmetology license is $55.

Florida cosmetologists must complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.

Quick Summary

CE Hours Required

2 years

Renewal Cycle

$55

Renewal Fee

CE Categories

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

Category	Hours
hiv aids HIV/AIDS awareness (board-approved)	2
chemical safety Chemical safety and sanitation	4
laws rules Florida cosmetology laws and rules	2
elective Elective continuing education	8
Total	16

16 hours total with specific category requirements including mandatory HIV/AIDS training.

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 Florida Board of Cosmetology before enrolling.
4Use StyleCE to track your hours by category so you know exactly where you stand.

Florida requires 16 continuing education hours every 2 years.

The renewal fee is $55.

Florida cosmetology licenses renew every 2 years.

StyleCE automatically knows Florida's requirements and tracks your progress. Free for one license.