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Licensing in Kansas
In Kansas, beauty licenses are issued by the Board of Cosmetology, barbers by the Board of Barbering, and nurses by the State Board of Nursing. There is no statewide massage license, and roofers register with the Attorney General.
State licenses
License names are official, as they appear in state documents. Choose a field.
| License | Training | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | 1,500 hours | Written and practical |
| Esthetician | 1,000 hours | Written and practical |
| Nail Technician | 350 hours | Written and practical |
| Electrologist | 500 hours or a 1,000-hour apprenticeship | Written and practical |
| Barber | 1,200–1,500 hours | Board of Barbering exam |
- Beauty licenses are issued by the Kansas Board of Cosmetology; the passing score is 75% on each exam.
- Barbers are licensed by a separate Kansas Board of Barbering. A cosmetologist needs 500 additional hours for a barber license.
| License | Regulated by | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapist | No state license | City and county requirements |
- A massage licensing bill (SB 253, 2025–2026) did not pass. Check requirements with your city or county.
| License | Issued by | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Registered NurseRN | Kansas State Board of Nursing | NCLEX-RN |
| Licensed Practical NurseLPN | Kansas State Board of Nursing | NCLEX-PN |
| Certified Nurse AideCNA | KDADS registry | State exam |
| Medical Assistant | No state license | Optional certification |
- Kansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact: both multistate and single-state RN and LPN licenses are issued.
| License | Issued by | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Contractor Registration | Kansas Attorney General | Required since 2013 |
| General contractor, electrician, plumber | Cities and counties | Check local requirements |
- Roofers register with the Attorney General. Check other construction licenses with your city or county.
| What | Issued by | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Kansas Secretary of State | Registration — file Articles of Organization |
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Kansas specifics
- Esthetics — 1,000 hours. Since 2009, estheticians need 1,000 training hours instead of 650.
- Barbers have their own board. Kansas Board of Barbering, 1,200 to 1,500 hours.
- No massage license. There is none at the state level; cities and counties set requirements.
- Roofer registration. With the Attorney General since 2013.
- Beauty exams. Written and practical, with a 75% passing score.
- In the Nurse Licensure Compact. A multistate nursing license is valid here.
What professionals earn in Kansas
Median annual wage statewide, excluding tips. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. BLS does not publish barber data for Kansas.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours does a cosmetologist need?
1,500 hours, then the written and practical exams.
Does a massage therapist need a license?
There is no state license — check your city or county requirements.
How many hours does a barber need?
1,200 to 1,500 hours at a barber school.
Can a nurse from a compact state work in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
*Current as of September 30, 2026. The information on this page is not official and is for general reference only. Requirements are set by state and local authorities and may change — always check the official websites: Kansas Board of Cosmetology, Kansas Board of Barbering, Kansas State Board of Nursing, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Kansas Attorney General, Kansas Secretary of State. Wage data — BLS.