Barbering & Cosmetology Program - Frequently Asked Questions

Is my application confidential?

No. With the exception of Social Security Number, all application information is public. Contact information provided to the board is posted on our website.

My license is about to expire and I haven’t received a renewal?

You may renew your license online at www.maine.gov/professionallicensing and you can also update your address and phone number while renewing your license.

Do I have to pay the late fee, I am only a day late?

The late fee is assessed at the time your license expires.

Do I need a special license to go to people’s homes?

The Program’s Law allows and individual who holds a current practice license to go to people’s homes and perform the services which falls in the scope of practice for their license without requiring an additional license. You may only perform services that you are licensed to perform on the individuals who reside within that home. This includes nursing homes, hospitals . . . (See the Board’s Law Title 32 Subchapter 14203 (2) for additional information).

If I have an apprentice, how does this individual get paid or do they get paid?

You will need to contact the Department of Labor and ask for Wage Structure.

If I move to another state can I still keep my Maine license?

You may keep your Maine license while living out of state, just keep your address up-to-date to ensure you will receive your renewal or any other correspondence from the Barbering and Cosmetology Program.

Last Updated: September 25, 2009

Professional Licensing Home About the office List of professions Licensee search Consumer information Licensee information Laws & rules Department of Professional & Financial Regulation OTHER PFR AGENCIES Consumer Credit Protection Insurance Regulation Financial Institutions Securities & Investment Regulation	Maine.gov > PFR Home > Professional Licensing > List of Professions > Barbers & Cosmetologists > FAQ > General Board FAQ Barbering & Cosmetology Program - Frequently Asked Questions Is my application confidential? No. With the exception of Social Security Number, all application information is public. Contact information provided to the board is posted on our website. My license is about to expire and I haven’t received a renewal? You may renew your license online at www.maine.gov/professionallicensing and you can also update your address and phone number while renewing your license. Do I have to pay the late fee, I am only a day late? The late fee is assessed at the time your license expires. Do I need a special license to go to people’s homes? The Program’s Law allows and individual who holds a current practice license to go to people’s homes and perform the services which falls in the scope of practice for their license without requiring an additional license. You may only perform services that you are licensed to perform on the individuals who reside within that home. This includes nursing homes, hospitals . . . (See the Board’s Law Title 32 Subchapter 14203 (2) for additional information). If I have an apprentice, how does this individual get paid or do they get paid? You will need to contact the Department of Labor and ask for Wage Structure. If I move to another state can I still keep my Maine license? You may keep your Maine license while living out of state, just keep your address up-to-date to ensure you will receive your renewal or any other correspondence from the Barbering and Cosmetology Program. Last Updated: September 25, 2009	About This program Newsletters - NEW License types Purpose Laws & Rules Applications & Forms Program Meeting Information Licensee search Research licensee discipline FAQs Links of interest Continuing Education Courses Events Examinations Weekly legislative calendar Licensed Cosmetology School information List of licensed cosmetology schools in Maine contact us Barbering & Cosmetology Program 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0035 Phone: (207) 624-8579 Fax: (207) 624-8637 TTY: (888) 577-6690 Program Staff
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