Georgia Cosmetology CE Requirements (2026)

The renewal fee for a Georgia cosmetology license is $45.

Georgia cosmetologists must complete 5 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.

Quick Summary

CE Hours Required

2 years

Renewal Cycle

$45

Renewal Fee

CE Categories

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

Category	Hours
elective Any board-approved continuing education	5
Total	5

5 hours from a board-approved provider.

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

Georgia requires 5 continuing education hours every 2 years.

The renewal fee is $45.

Georgia cosmetology licenses renew every 2 years.

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