Code of Massachusetts Regulations
240 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING
Title 240 CMR 2.00 - Licensure Of Cosmetologists, Manicurists, Aestheticians, Demonstrators And Instructors
Section 2.03 - Reciprocity Licenses

(a) The Board may, after receiving an approved application form and fee, license any person who shows proof acceptable to the Board that he or she holds a current license in good standing as a cosmetologist, aesthetician or manicurist in another state of the United States which maintains a standard substantially equivalent to that of the commonwealth.

(b) Examinations. Out-of-state applicants who do not hold a current license in good standing must pass an examination satisfactory to the Board.

(a) An applicant for licensure who has received his or her qualifying education and/or experience in another country shall file an application and pay any required fees. This application must include transcripts of education or documentation of two years of experience working as a cosmetologist, aesthetician or manicurist obtained by the applicant in the country from which the applicant is seeking credit. The transcript or documentation shall be translated into the English language if it is not in the English language.

(b) Examinations. Out-of-country applicants must pass an examination satisfactory to the Board.