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Transition to Barbering Manager:
-If you wish to transition the existing license to a Barbering Manager License per 2011 Wisconsin Act 190, all Cosmetology renewal requirements must be met to be eligible to transition to the Barbering equivalent.  You can meet the requirements through online renewal or via paper form. 
-If renewing via paper form, you must also submit Form R4000.

-If you transition this license to the barbering equivalent the current cosmetology license will expire and you will be issued a new license upon completion of renewal. 
-If you transition this license to the barbering equivalent the grant date of the Barbering license will be the same as the grant date of current cosmetology license.

-If you transition this license to the barbering equivalent you will no longer be eligible to practice in the field of Cosmetology in Wisconsin unless you apply for a new license.
-If you transition this license to the barbering equivalent you are subject to all Wisconsin laws and rules regarding Barbering professions and establishments.

Inactive Status:
-If you do not intend to practice and want your license to be placed on Inactive Status per Wis. Stats 454.06(8m) & 454.23(6), you cannot renew online.  Email our office beginning February 11th to request paper renewal forms: DSPSRenewal@wisconsin.gov .  You will also need to submit Form R454.
-Your license status must be in good standing before being placed on Inactive Status.  If you missed the 2011 renewal, you must have completed the 2011 Continuing Education requirements and pay the $25 late fee before you can be placed on Inactive Status.
-The 2013 renewal fee is prorated to $41 for Inactive Status.

2015 Continuing Education Requirements:
For the 2015 renewal, licensees must complete pre-approved Continuing Education courses (1 credit hour of laws governing the barbering and cosmetology professions and establishments and 3 credit hours of Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control).  See Continuing Education Information for details.