Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2085 - Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
Chapter 7 - Cosmetology Licensing
Section 20 CSR 2085-7.030 - Reciprocity and Out-of-State Training for Cosmetology

(1) Reciprocity for Cosmetology Operators. Upon making application to the board, the board shall issue a Missouri certificate of registration or license without an examination to a person who has practiced cosmetology for at least two (2) consecutive years in another state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia. The board shall also issue a Missouri certificate of registration or license without an examination to a person who holds a current cosmetology license in another state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, provided the requirements for licensure, including but not limited to the training and examination requirements therein, are substantially equal or superior to those in Missouri at the time of application. A "substantially equal" number of training hours is ninety-five percent (95%) or more of the training hours required in Missouri for any given classification. The application shall be properly completed on a form supplied by the board and shall be accompanied by the following:

(2) Reciprocity for Cosmetology Instructors. Upon making application to the board, the board shall issue a Missouri cosmetology instructor's license to an individual who holds a current cosmetology instructor license in another state, territory of the United States, or District of Columbia, provided the requirements for licensure, including but not limited to the training and examination requirements, are substantially equal or superior to those in force in Missouri at the time the individual files the application. A "substantially equal" number of training hours is ninety-five percent (95%) or more of the training hours required in Missouri for the cosmetology instructor license requested. The application shall be properly completed on a form supplied by the board and shall be accompanied by the following:

(3) Any reciprocity applicant requesting licensure will be required to complete an open book state law test, which will be included with the reciprocity application.

(4) Any person who does not meet the qualifications for licensure by reciprocity shall be required to meet all of Missouri's requirements for licensure as set forth in Chapter 329, RSMo, including, but not limited to, all training and examination requirements. However, upon request by the applicant, the board may waive the examination required by section 329.050.1(4), RSMo for any applicant who has previously taken the examination presently administered in Missouri, or its equivalent, and, obtained a passing score as defined by the rules of this board. Such applicant shall submit to the board a written request to waive the examination requirement by examination score endorsement and pay the examination score endorsement fee.