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Nail Technician License Requirements in Kansas

Verified · July 2026
Training hours
350 hrs
Upfront cost
$210
Exam
Written Theory Examination, Practical Examination
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Issuing board
Kansas Board of Cosmetology

How to get licensed

  1. 1

    Meet the prerequisites

    Be at least 17 years old, Accredited high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must be at least 17 years old. The board requires applicants to disclose felony convictions, but does not conduct a criminal background check or require fingerprinting as a standard condition of licensing. [2]

  2. 2

    Complete approved training

    Complete 350 hours of training at a state-approved program. Requires completion of 350 clock hours of training in a board-approved school. Students cannot practice on the public until they complete 70 hours. [1]

  3. 3

    Written Theory Examination

    Pass the Written Theory Examination (fee: $75). Written Administered by Ergometrics/National Testing Network (NTN). A passing score of 75% is required. [2]

  4. 4

    Practical Examination

    Pass the Practical Examination (fee: $75). Practical Administered by Ergometrics/National Testing Network (NTN). A passing score of 75% is required. [2]

  5. 5

    Submit your application

    Submit your application to Kansas Board of Cosmetology with the $60 application fee. Typical processing time: 7-10 business days. [5]

  6. 6

    Receive your license

    Once your application is approved, Kansas Board of Cosmetology issues your Manicurist for Kansas.

Fees

Fee Amount
Application fee [3] $60
License fee [3] None specified
Renewal fee [3] $50
Written Theory Examination [2] $75
Practical Examination [2] $75
Temporary Permit [3] $15

No separate license fee; the initial license is covered under the $60 application fee. Standard renewal fee is $50 biennially.

Renewal & continuing education

Renew every 2 years. 0 continuing education hours required per cycle.

Kansas does not require continuing education hours for manicurists to renew. Instead, they must pass an open-book renewal exam covering Kansas laws and regulations.

Reciprocity

Endorsement/reciprocity from another state is available. Participates in: Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

Reciprocity is available for out-of-state licensed professionals. Kansas is a member state of the Cosmetology Licensure Compact (enacted in April 2025).

9 state-approved training providers in Kansas — browse programs and compare schools on tradecolleges.org.

Cost calculator

  • $60
  • $75
  • $75
Total$210

Frequently asked questions

How many hours of training are required to obtain a manicurist license in Kansas?

You must complete 350 clock hours of training in a nail technology program approved by the Kansas Board of Cosmetology.

Are continuing education (CE) hours required for manicurist license renewal?

No, Kansas does not require continuing education hours for manicurists. Instead, practitioners must complete an open-book renewal examination on state laws, rules, and sanitation.

Can a manicuring student perform services on the public?

Yes, but only after they have successfully completed at least 70 hours of training in their approved program.

What is the passing score required for the manicurist licensure examinations?

Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 75% on both the written theory exam and the practical exam.

Sources

  1. [1] kansas.gov/kboc/public-documents/docs/COS-PRO/law-book.pdf — accessed 2026-07-12
  2. [2] cosmetologykansas.com/pdf/manicurist17.pdf — accessed 2026-07-12
  3. [3] kansas.gov/kboc/public-documents/forms-and-applications/COS-PRO/practitioner-renewal-form.pdf — accessed 2026-07-12
  4. [4] cosmetologycompact.org — accessed 2026-07-12
  5. [5] kansas.gov/kboc/public-documents/forms-and-applications/COS-PRO/application-for-practitioner-license.pdf — accessed 2026-07-12