Manicuring Instructor

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Fee Reduction​

Pursuant to 2017 Wisconsin Act 319, beginning August 1, 2018, an applicant for an initial credential may apply for a reduction of the initial credential fee that is equal to 10% of the initial fee.  Qualification is based on the federal adjusted gross income being at or below 180% of the federal poverty guideline prescribed for the applicant's family household size by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. To determine eligibility please visit the United States Department of Health and Human Services website at https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines, prior to submitting Form 3217.


Manicuring Instructor Certificate

Wisconsin Act 82 generally retains the state’s instructor certificates for cosmetology, barbering, aesthetics, electrology, and manicuring under current law, except that the act provides that applicants pay only a one-time certificate fee and that DSPS is prohibited from requiring renewal of the certificate.

In addition, Act 82 prohibits a person from using a title that states, implies, or represents that they are a Wisconsin certified instructor, unless they are certified as an instructor in Wisconsin. The act also allows licensed cosmetologists, barbers, aestheticians, electrologists, or manicurists to provide practical instruction in that given field, in addition to the persons who are certified as an instructor.

For questions relating to your Cosmetology Instructor license please contact the Department of Safety and Professional Services at (608) 266-2112 or email dspscredbac@wisconsin.gov.

Wisconsin Act 82


Pre-Credential Education Information

  1. Completes 2,000 hours of practice as a licensed cosmetologist.
  2. Completes 150 training hours of instructor training approved by the Department per Wis. Stat. § 440.63(3)(b) 2.


Application Information

You must schedule an appointment for examination with the Department's contracted vendor, DL Roope Administration Inc.

FormDescription
​3217​Application for Fee Reduction (If applying for a fee reduction, this form must accompany the application for the credential.)
1682Employment Verification
​2168​Verification of Self-Employment
2253​Barbering and Cosmetology Convictions Form
3253
​Application for Predetermination (Optional-Submit ONLY if you have a conviction record and you desire a review of your conviction record before applying for a credential.)