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Mission

The purpose of the board of barbers is to ensure that the public health safety and welfare is protected from the incompetent practice of barbering. This purpose is achieved through the establishment of minimum qualifications for entry into the profession, through sanitation inspections and through swift and effective discipline for those barbers who violate barbering statutes and rules adopted pursuant to those statutes.

What We Do

The Board licenses and renews licenses for barber shop, barber school, barber instructors, and individual barbers; inspects barber shops for compliance with proper sanitation and other requirements; administers examinations for barbers; investigates consumer complaints and takes effective measures to resolve complaints including levying fines, and suspending and revoking licenses. 

 

New Citizenship Requirements

A new law requires that all persons applying for a license or license renewal must demonstrate U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S.  A US Citizenship Statement form with the documents identified in the Evidence of Citizenship attachment must now accompany all license applications and renewals.

Highlights

In Fiscal Year 2017 – ending June 30, 2018, the Board:

  • Completed 2,065 inspections
  • Oversaw 417 written examinations and 447 practical examinations to 312 applicants
  • Processed 339 new applications for barbers and instructors
  • Processed 227 new applications for barber shops and barber schools
  • Processed 6600 licenses for barbers and instructors
  • Processed 1,864 licenses for barber shops and barber schools 
  • Administered a total of 6,654 barber and instructor licenses 
  • Administered a total of 1,800 barber shop and barber school licenses

 

Gary Roberts

Chairman

Public Member
Term Expires 6/30/2015

Steve Sandler

Co-Chairman

Public Member
Term Expires 6/30/2019

Marshall Knox

School Owner
Term Expires 6/30/2021

John B Lewis

Barber
Term Expires 6/30/2017

Ron Thomas

Barber
Term Expires 6/30/2018

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are renewals?

$80.00 for two-year renewals.  If you are late, call the office to verify the amount of the late fee.

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Can I transfer my license to another state?

Probably.  At the time of printing, we have reciprocity with 28 states.  Call the Board of the state to which you will be moving to ask them about their procedures.  Save yourself a lot of headaches.  Get your new license before you move.

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Can I work in a cosmetology shop?

Yes, if a barber establishment license has been issued to this cosmetology shop.  Barbers may work only in an shop/salon that has a barber establishment license.  A cosmetology shop may hold a shop license from both the Board of Cosmetology and the Board of Barbers.

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Can I hire a cosmetologist?

Yes, if your barber shop/salon has been issued a cosmetology establishment license.  A cosmetologist can only work in an shop/salon that has a cosmetology establishment license.  A barber shop can also hold a cosmetologist establishment license.

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Can the shop be inspected if no barbers are present?

Yes, if the shop has a barber establishment license and is open, it can be inspected.

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Can I work while I'm waiting to take my examination?

No.

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My license is late, how long before my file is closed?

Your file will be closed five years after the expiration date.  To be relicensed you will have to take the examination again.  You will not have to go back to school.  You MAY NOT be barbering while your license is lapsed.

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Is there a retired status for my license?

No.  There is no provision for this in the statutes.

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Do you send renewal notices?

No.  We do not send renewal notices.  It is your responsibility to know when the license is due and send in your renewal on time.

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When is my license due?

Personal licenses are due on the expiration date printed on the license (your birthday)

Establishment licenses are due June 30 of each year.

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Do I have to be a U.S. citizen or have a lawful presence in the U.S to apply for a license or license renewal?

A new law requires that all persons applying for a license or license renewal must demonstrate U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S.  A US Citizenship Statement form with the documents identified in the Evidence of Citizenship attachment must now accompany all license applications and renewals.

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Board of Barbers Staff

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Sam Barcelona

Executive Director
Email Sam
602-542-2701

Bruce Bueno

Assistant Director
Email Bruce
602-542-2716

Adriana Gonzalez

Administrative Assistant III
Email Adriana
602-542-2715

Savannah McNair

Administrative Assistant II
Email Savannah
6025424498

Budget Request

Laws 2016, Chapter 155, requires each state agency to post their budget request.

FY2021 BBA Budget Submittal

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1740 W. Adams, Suite 3011
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
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