Alert:

This website is scheduled to undergo routine maintenance on Saturday, 20 April 5:00 p.m. CDT - Sunday, 21 April 2:00 a.m. CDT. During this time, you may not be able to schedule, reschedule or cancel test appointments. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

    To schedule, reschedule or cancel an exam:

    Barber Resources

    Applications

    Access the PA Cos and Barber and Pearson VUE 2023 Industry Day Webinar recording for information on the examination and licensing process.

    Available downloads

    Downloads Stock number Format Size
    Pennsylvania Barber Candidate Handbook 133900 PDF 362 KB
    *Practical Skills and Theory Examination Content Outlines 133901 PDF 139 KB
    Barber Application for Professional Licensure by Examination 133902 PDF 345 KB
    Barber Test Dates and Locations 133910 PDF 48 KB
    Pennsylvania Barber FAQ’s 133911 PDF 143 KB
    Practical Examination Equipment/Supplies List 203905 PDF 71 KB
    Barber Exam Photo Supplement 203914 PDF 2034 KB
    Teacher Practical Examination Candidate Information 203930 PDF 36 KB
    *NOTE

    State-specific content is referenced to the Regulations, Act 589 of 1931, and Act 48 of 1993 (Schedule of Civil Penalties) which can be found on the Board’s website, and does not reflect the temporary waivers in effect due to the Governor’s emergency declaration related to COVID-19.

    Last updated 2023-05-09