WELCOME TO THE KANSAS BOARD OF BARBERING
We hope you find this site to be a useful resource for information about barbering in Kansas, reviewing our statutes and regulations, or providing you the ability to renew and/or restore licenses online.
The Board office will be closed September 15th-19th for the annual NABBA conference. We will be back in office September 22, 2025.
To renew or restore licenses online please select the “Online Renewal/Restoration” tab above.
Renewal Time Frame and Fees:
Renewal and or Restoration Time Frames and Fees
All application forms may be found above in the “FORMS” tab.
If you are a graduating barber student, a barber expired more than three years, or needing to take barber examination(s), see the information below. Applications for Barber Examination may be found above in the “FORMS” tab.
If you are applying for a new Barber Shop License, change of ownership, or changing locations, you will need to print the Barber Shop Application found under the “FORMS” tab.
Applications must include supporting documents and fees or will be deemed incomplete and not processed. Completed applications should be mailed to the following address: *ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*
Kansas Board of Barbering
700 SW Jackson, Suite 1002
Topeka, KS 66603
If you are a licensed Barber Instructor, check out our list of Barber Schools/Colleges as they are always looking for new teachers.
The Kansas Board of Barbering Office will be closed on the following days for 2024 Holidays:
September 1, 2025 Labor Day
November 11, 2025 Veteran’s Day
November 27, and 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 25, 2025 Christmas
State of Kansas License Verification Portal : https://prolicenseverify.ks.gov/
License information will be updated at the end of every month.
FINE SCHEDULE
Our Agency has implemented a fine schedule for infractions, non-compliance, and violations of Statutes, Regulations, and disinfection practices.
Fine amounts are shown here: Fine schedule
Upcoming Board Meeting : In-person meeting will be held August 2, 2025 at 4pm at 1805 N. 110th, Kansas City, KS 66111. The meeting will be held in the hotel lobby.
We welcome your input, comments, and suggestions by letter, email, phone, or fax.
To apply for vacancies on the Board of Barbering refer to the Governor’s website at https://governor.kansas.gov/serving-kansans/office-of-appointments/ .
If you have questions you can e-mail KBOB@ks.gov. You can also call the office at 785-296-2211 for further information.