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I will try to remove comments about New York reciprocity to this post today. Hopefully I can get this done before my computer starts acting up.

Jen: If I have a current NJ license and over 15 yrs experience, will NY accept that?

Answer: NJ isn’t on there reciprocity list so you would probably have to take their exam, but it would be best if you send them an email and find out what you would have to do.

Heather: I started schooling in VA and I am moving back to NY… will my hours that I already have banked be lost or can I transfer them to NY?

Answer: Since both states have reciprocity I would say your hours would be good, but you would have to speak with your director to make sure and get a transcript or have it sent. She/he will know how to handle it for you.

CCong: I am in a situation where I went to school in NY 15 years ago and completed 500 of the 1000 hour requirement. I took a very long break and have decided to get my license. I am now again at the 500 hour mark. The school I am attending stated that they cannot grant me the other 500 hours that I had from 15 years ago, although I have been in the business for the entire 15 years and have proven beyond a doubt that I am more than capable to pass the state board. Is this legal? Can they choose to not give me my hours that I worked for and paid for?

Answer: Yes it’s legal. Even if you had taken the whole course and graduated you only have a certain amount of time to take your exams in most states. Each state is different. I’m in the process of finding out the time limit for each state. 15 years is a long time.

I just checked with the board and so long as the law stays the same your hours are still good, but I was informed that you should have taken your transcripts of the courses you had finished to see if the school would accept them, but they can legally refuse to accept those hours.

Maria:I have a worker from Dominican Republic and I wanna know if she has to take the test in New York or is her license good in the state of New York? Does she have to take a test again for New York to be able to work here?

Answer: This is what they say: # Education Outside of New York State
We may waive the New York State schooling requirement if you can document an equivalent level of schooling from another state or country. You must submit all three of the following documents (foreign language documents must be accompanied by an English translation certified true and accurate by the translator):

(1) a school certificate;
(2) a school transcript listing subjects and hours completed; AND
(3) a current original Certification of Licensure from your state board or, if not licensed, a current Certification from your state’s board verifying the hours claimed.
After your application is reviewed and accepted, you will also be required to pass both the New York State written and practical examinations to obtain a Cosmetology license in this state. You will receive information that explains the exam process in detail.

# Experience: 5 Years Outside of New York State
Any individual having five years of legal experience in an occupation equivalent to Cosmetology may apply for a New York State license by submitting satisfactory evidence of education and experience.

Evidence may include but is not limited to:
(1) certifications from licensing agencies;
(2) copies of passports which indicate occupation of individual;
(3) tax returns;
(4) letters from employers;
(5) practical and written examination results; and
(6) course curricula

Such evidence must be presented in legible form and in English. If a translation is provided, it must be certified as true and accurate by the translator.
After your application is reviewed and accepted, you may obtain a Cosmetology license in New York State without examination or further education.Read instructions and application

Incase anyone needs answers about Barbering in New York