The County Book, Anne Arundel County

Salons / barbers

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Renewals

Beauty salon permit expires the first October 31 in an odd-numbered year

A beauty salon permit expires on the first October 31 in an odd-numbered year. Salon permits renew every 2 years, with a renewal notice about 60 days out. Late renewal under 45 days and over 45 days carry escalating fees.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations & Professions § 5-506; MD Board of Cosmetologists, Renew a Salon Permit

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30

Barberbusiness permit expires the first May 31 in an odd-numbered year

A barberbusiness permit expires on the first May 31 in an odd-numbered year. A combined business carries both the salon and barberbusiness clocks.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations & Professions § 4-506

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30

Individual barber and cosmetologist licenses run 2-year terms

Individual licenses on both boards run 2-year terms expiring on board-set dates. Renewal mailings go out about 60 days prior.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations & Professions §§ 4-310, 5-311; MD Boards of Barbers / Cosmetologists renewal pages

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30

Paperwork

Cosmetology continuing education: 6 hours, effective January 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, cosmetology licensees must complete 6 hours of Board-approved continuing education (2 hours of required topics plus 4 elective hours) as a condition of renewal.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: MD Board of Cosmetologists, continuing education page, citing HB 1600

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30