Washington Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Washington you need to satisfy the Washington State Department of Licensing (Cosmetology Program)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Washington requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Washington State Department of Licensing (Cosmetology Program)

Washington does not require any continuing education to renew a cosmetologist license. The official DOL renewal page lists only fee payment, updated contact info, and legal background questions as renewal requirements, with no CE or training-hour component.

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Washington Cosmetology CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Washington State Department of Licensing (Cosmetology Program) before purchasing.

Elite Learning — Cosmetology CE
State-approved cosmetology CE packages built around each state's renewal topics.
Milady Training (Cengage)
Continuing education and skills courses from the leading cosmetology education brand.
360training
Online cosmetology CE accepted in states that require continuing education for renewal.

Washington Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Cosmetology license in Washington?

Washington does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. Washington does not require any continuing education to renew a cosmetologist license. The official DOL renewal page lists only fee payment, updated contact info, and legal background questions as renewal requirements, with no CE or training-hour component.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Washington?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Washington State Department of Licensing (Cosmetology Program). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Washington Cosmetology CE?

Washington generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Washington State Department of Licensing (Cosmetology Program).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Washington State Department of Licensing (Cosmetology Program). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal