Illinois State Requirements

Cosmetologist and Esthetician licensees shall expire September 30 of each odd numbered year. Nail technicians shall expire October 31st of each even numbered year. A pre-renewal period is the 24 month period proceeding September 30th in the year of renewal. Cosmetologist-Certify on the renewal application to successful completion of a minimum of 14 hours of continuing education and nail technicians a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education from a cosmetology sponsor registered with the Division, in accordance with Section 1175.1200 of this Part, within the 2 years prior to the expiration date of the license. One half of the required continuing education hours can be acquired via online or correspondence.