Board Examination Information:
Barber Examination
Barber Endorsement Examination
Barber Manager Examination
Barber Teacher Examination
Addition to practical examination:
Beginning the third quarter exam for 2007, students taking the practical exam will be required to wear a washable jacket or smock to the practical. Students will also have to demonstrate the use of the hone and strop.
For examination application, to check on the status of your license application or to obtain information on license requirements contact:
Pearson VUE c/o Dasher (866) 474-1148 Monday - Friday 8am -5pm (Eastern Time Zone)
WEBSITE: www.pearsonvue.com
Completed applications are submitted directly to Pearson VUE c/o Dasher.
The deadline for each examination is one month prior to the date you wish to test; however, Pearson VUE will continue to schedule candidates as space permits for up to two weeks prior to the examination. Other sites with low candidate volume may opt not to test in a given month.
Examination fees are as follows:
STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
FEE SCHEDULE
EXAMINATION FEES (effective July 1, 2011)* |
CLASSIFICATIONS |
COMPLETE INITIAL EXAM/LICENSURE |
COMPLETE RE-EXAMINATION |
PRACTICAL PORTION ONLY |
THEORY PORTION ONLY |
BARBER |
$150.00 |
$139.00 |
$77.00 |
$63.00 |
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BARBER MANAGER |
$150.00 |
$139.00 |
N/A |
$63.00 |
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BARBER TEACHER |
$150.00 |
$139.00 |
$77.00 |
$63.00 |
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BARBER ENDORSEMENT |
$150.00 |
$139.00 |
N/A |
$63.00 |
LICENSURE FEES* |
Barber School |
$280.00 |
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Barber Shop |
$55.00 |
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Barber Shop Change (inspection required) |
$55.00 |
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Barber Shop Change (no inspection required) |
$15.00 |
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Re-Inspection Fee for Barber School or Barber Shop |
$40.00 |
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Certification of Licensure (Letter of Good Standing: LOGS) |
$15.00 |
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Duplicate License |
$5.00 |
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Duplicate Wall Certificate |
$10.00 |
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Licensure by Reciprocity Application |
$20.00 |
BIENNIAL RENEWAL FEES * |
Barber |
$42.00 |
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Barber Manager |
$62.00 |
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Barber Teacher |
$67.00 |
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Barber School |
$112.00 |
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Barber Shop |
$72.00 |
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* Fees may change by Regulation or exam vendor after several years at the same rate. To inquire about current fees, please consult with the board Web site or e-mail the board at ra-barber @state.pa.us .
PLEASE NOTE: The Board's license application fee of $10 must be submited with the application. The theory and practical fees will be collected when you contact Pearson VUE to schedule those apointments.
DO NOT submit the examination fees with the license application or it will be returned to you unprocessed.
Examination Dates:
Theory examinations are offered on various days on Pearson VUE's computer-based testing platform. Please allow at least two business days between the time you call to schedule your examination and the time you wish to sit for the examination. A "seat" may not be available at the time you wish to test if there is not sufficient lead-time in placing your scheduling call.
There are serveral Pearson VUE Testing Centers throughout Pennsylvania. You may access test center information at www.pearsonvue.com to locate the nearest test center to you. Maps and test center hours are available from this website as well.
The Candidate Information Handbook is the most comprehensive resource for prospective licensees containing information regarding how to Access Licensing Information, What to bring to an exam, exam scheduling requirements, exam fees, exam content outlines, testing center rules and more.
You may access the Candidate Information Handbook by visiting PearsonVue's website at www.pearsonvue.com/pacos
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