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 |