New Jersey Ofce of the Attorney General
Division of Consumer Affairs
New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling
124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 45003
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6400
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.1 et. seq., the owner of a proposed new shop, a shop being relocated, or the new owner of an
existing shop must complete, notarize, and submit the attached application to the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and
Hairstyling along with a check or money order, payable to the State of New Jersey, for $350.00 in the rst year or $250.00 in
the second year of the current licensing cycle. If this is a Transfer of Ownership, the new owner may use the former owner’s
license for a maximum of two (2) months, with the previous owner’s permission.
To avoid any delays in the processing of your application, please read all instructions included within this packet prior to the
submission of your application to make sure you have provided the Board with all documentation and information required.
Please check with your local Post Ofce for the correct address of your facility. Failure to provide the required information may
result in the denial of your application or may halt the issuance of license. Please provide the Board with copies of the following:
1. A copy of your entire lease, whether new or renewed or the deed (the owner’s property title). If there is no lease,
a notarized letter signed by you and the landlord specifying terms and address of business.
2. A notarized bill of sale or a new shop owner’s notarized letter along with equipment receipts attesting that the shop
had been vacant and that there were no transactions between tenants. Please note that shop sublets, chair, and
booth rentals are prohibited.
a. Please note who the responsible party will be in the event of any outstanding violations. All outstanding
violations must be paid prior to a transfer of ownership.
3. Incorporation papers (for corporations), Limited Liability Company (LLC) papers stating every owner’s name and
their percentage of ownership.
a. All owners must sign and submit a copy of the notarized afdavit included within this packet.
b. Tax ID Form and the Registration of Alternate Name (Form C-150G) from the Department of Treasury,
Division of Revenue.
4. The notarized partnership agreement or a legal document that veries your business is a partnership, specifying
each partner’s full name and their percentage of ownership.
5. Ofcial registration of your trade/shop name, which may be obtained from the Hall of Records of your County
Clerk’s ofce, is required if your business is a partnership or sole proprietorship. Only for sole proprietorship or
partnership.
6. Final Certicate of Occupancy or Approval from the municipality where the shop is located along with:
a. Zoning certicate; and
b. Fire permit
c. If any of these documents are not required by your municipality, a Letter of Compliance from your City or
Town Hall will sufce.
7. The Experienced Practicing Licensee’s (Manager’s) signed wall license, with attached photograph, and a copy of
their government issued, photo identication card. Please note that every shop must employ an EPL, dened as a
licensee with a minimum of 3 years of licensed experience.
8. A oor plan drawn to scale marking stations, measurements and lavatory.
Mail your completed application to:
New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling
P.O. Box 45003
Newark, NJ 07101
One week after you submit this application, contact the Board ofce at the number above to receive the date your shop will be
inspected. Any changes to the date of inspection must be approved by the Division of Consumer Affairs’ Enforcement Bureau.
Prior to inspection, you must have created a le for every worker that includes two (2) forms of identication, including one with
a recent photo. In addition, you must have a price list of all services offered in the salon, the wall licenses of all employees, a
sign indicating who the manager is, and the attached Notices must be posted in plain sight on a wall in the salon.