Listing of states that share reciprocity with New York State.
An applicant for reciprocity in New York must be currently licensed from a state on the list, and in some instances, must have one or more years of licensure in order to qualify.
Applicants must submit the following:
- Certification from the cosmetology board where currently licensed
- Completed cosmetology application and $40 application fee.
Where indicated below: Two (2) Experience Statements (DOS-1543) must be submitted (one each from two different people) attesting that the applicant has been working as a cosmetologist for the specified number of years.
Reciprocity States | Minimum Qualification |
Alaska | Current Licensure |
Arizona | 1 Year (Current) |
Colorado | 5 Years & Current Licensure |
Idaho | 3 Years & Current Licensure |
Louisiana | Current Licensure |
Maine | Current Licensure |
Massachusetts | 2 Years & Current Licensure (must submit 2 experience statements) |
Minnesota | 2 Years & Current Licensure |
Mississippi | Current Licensure |
Missouri | 5 Years & Current Licensure |
Montana | 4 Years & Current Licensure |
Nevada | Current Licensure |
North Carolina | Current Licensure |
North Dakota | 1 Year & Current Licensure |
Oklahoma | Current Licensure |
Pennsylvania | 2 Years & Current Licensure (must submit 2 experience statements) |
South Dakota | Current Licensure |
Tennessee | 2 Years & Current Licensure |
Vermont | 2 Years & Current Licensure |
Virginia | Current Licensure |
Washington, DC | 5 Years & Current Licensure |