May 2008
Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
1929 Gateway Circle •
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Local: (614) 466-3834 •
Statewide: 1-866-642-6723
http://cos.ohio.gov
As part of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology’s commitment to customer service and innovation, new things are being implemented. An early renewal opportunity will become available August 1, 2008. The only catch is it MUST be done online. How can you take advantage of this opportunity? Here’s how:
First, realize this program will not begin until August 1st.
Next, look on the back of your current 2009 license and locate your User ID and Password. You will need this information to renew
Next, visit www.license.ohio.gov
Enter the required information to order your license (MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Debit cards can be used).
Once the transaction is complete, be sure to keep all records in case you need to question your financial institution regarding payment. The Board office will not have access to your financial information.
All Individual licenses - $45.00
Independent Contractor - $60.00
By renewing in August you will receive your 2011 License and avoid the hassle of waiting until the end of the year when the holiday season is upon us (plus you get up to five months of licensure for the same price). Be sure to complete your required CE and keep copies of your certificates. Remember you do not have to list courses; you will need to check the appropriate box to show you have fulfilled the requirements. An audit will follow early next year to ensure your compliance at the time of renewal.
The Board will once again have a renewal hotline to assist you with any questions you may have. A reminder mailer will be sent to all licensees in July detailing how this program will proceed and how you can take advantage of it. Businesses will also be sent a separate mailing to explain how they can renew on-line as well. Those who do not wish to take advantage of this opportunity will receive a renewal application in the mail beginning in October. The Board is moving forward incrementally with this implementation as the next step will be complete on-line renewal for the 2013.
Many licensees across the state get married or move to a different location.
Did you remember to contact the Board offices to let us know? Do not rely on submitting a change of address to the post office. Depending on the location, some post offices only forward your mail for 30-60 days. After this time period, most mail is returned to sender. Many licensees learned this the hard way during the last renewal when they did not receive their renewal application or their license. Many licensees had to pay late fees due to forgetting this
simple task.
Please remember to contact the Board offices by fax or e-mail at: Fax - (614) 644-6880 or via e-mail at: ohiocosbd@cos.state.oh.us. This is more important than ever with the upcoming renewal period. It’s simple, and takes just a few moments to send us your updated information by fax or e-mail.
These candidates come from all over Ohio to submit themselves to an 8 hour examination that will test their stamina as well as their knowledge. The Board Examiners are kind, fair and responsive in their effort to be impartial in their grading. At the end of the day, candidates who pass their exam have the ability to purchase their license and have them printed on the spot. That’s a big difference from the past when it took up to two months after your exam to receive your license.
Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
1929 Gateway Circle
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Local: (614) 466-3834
Statewide: 1-866-642-6723
Fax: (614) 644-6880
E-mail: ohcosbd@cos.state.oh.us
http://cos.ohio.gov
Board Members:
Steve Thompson, Chairman, Independent Contractor
Daisy Rickman, Cosmetologist & Salon Owner
NeCole Cumberlander, School Owner
Kimberly Thomas, Salon Owner
Dr. Marilyn Huheey, Medical Doctor
Bernadine Neal, Cosmetology Instructor
Delores Gillis, Cosmetologist
Charles Penzone, Cosmetologist & Salon Owner
Dr. Milroy Samuel, General Public
