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Barbers
Barbers
Overview
Michigan State Board of Barbers
Article 11 of Public Act 299 of 1980, as amended, to regulate the services of barbers, barber students, barber colleges, barber instructors, student instructors, and barbershops in Michigan.
Resources for Barber Licensees
Barber Instructor Licensing Guide and FAQs
Barber Licensing Guide and FAQs
Barber Student Instructor Licensing Guide and FAQs
Barber Student Licensing Guide and FAQs
An Online Resource for Skilled Immigrants
National Barber Cosmetology Program (NBCP) Examination FAQs
Barber Demonstrator Permit Application
Verification Request - For Cosmetology School-Barber College Hours or NACCAS Verification
Resources for Barber Shops and Colleges
Barber Apprenticeship Licensing Guide and FAQs
Barber College Licensing Guide and FAQs
Barbershop Licensing Guide and FAQs
Barber College Inspection Requirements
Barber Shop Inspection Requirements
How to Upload Barber Apprentice Documents
How to Upload Monthly School Reports - Barber College
Barber Apprentice Completion Form
Barber Apprentice Termination Form
Other Resources
The Michigan State Board of Barbers website provides a comprehensive and structured overview of regulatory and licensing information for barber professionals within the state. The page includes an overview of the profession including links to the applicable section of the Occupational Code and barber specific administrative rules. Users will find the link to apply for or renew a barber license on this page as well as various links to resources for barber applicants and licensees such as barber, barber instructor, barber student instructor, and barber student licensing guides and frequently asked questions (FAQs), National Barber Cosmetology Program (NBCP) Examination FAQs, Barber Demonstrator Permit Application, Verification Request - For Cosmetology School-Barber College Hours or NACCAS Verification, Verification of Work Experience Form and resources for skilled immigrants. In addition, the site provides links to publicly available barber board meeting schedules, for the current year and previous years, the barber board meeting minutes, agenda, and rules committee work group as well as information about the Michigan Board of Barber Members.