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Oregon esthetician license requirements and exam prep

Confirm Oregon esthetician training hours, exam requirements, official board sources and the matching Esthetician practice app.

At a glance

Oregon Esthetician facts

License type
Esthetician
School hours
444 hours
Written exam
Required
Practical exam
Required
Exam vendor
Oregon Health Licensing Office
Passing score
75%
Exam fees
Written $45 per field exam + $45 Oregon Laws and Rules exam
Renewal cycle
2 years
Last verified
2026-08-07

Checked against 4 official sources on 2026-08-01. Every figure on this page links to the document it came from.

Application path

What to verify before you apply

  1. 1Confirm the license categoryState boards may use different names for the same career path.
  2. 2Verify training and exam eligibilityCheck hours, application order, fees, IDs and vendor rules from official sources.
  3. 3Practice once your path is clearUse the state-aware course app for written-exam practice and weak-area review.

Exam details

Written and practical exam notes

Written exam

Status
Required
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
75%
Fee
$45 per field exam + $45 Oregon Laws and Rules exam
Languages
English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Practical exam

Status
Required

Renewal and transfer

Renewal
2 years
Reciprocity
Case by case - the board compares your training and may require an exam

What it costs

Written exam
$45 per field exam + $45 Oregon Laws and Rules exam

Fees are set by the state and the exam vendor and exclude school tuition.

Still to verifyNot published in the cited sources: written question count, practical time limit, continuing education. Verify the current board page or candidate bulletin before scheduling or applying.

Study path

How to use this Oregon esthetician guide

Verify the licensing path here, then use the course app for active recall, answer explanations, weak-area drills and timed written-exam practice.

  1. Confirm eligibilityFinish 444 approved training hours before relying on exam practice as your only preparation step.
  2. Prepare for the written examUse timed practice against the published written-exam structure: 90 minutes, passing standard 75%. The cited sources name Oregon Health Licensing Office as the exam vendor.
  3. Plan hands-on practiceOregon requires a practical exam for this license, so do not let written-question practice replace service practice and kit/exam-day preparation.
  4. Start the matching practice appBegin with the free questions, then unlock full access when your exam date is close enough that you will use the 90-day study window.

High-yield written topics

  • Skin sciencesInfection control, skin anatomy, physiology, disorders and contraindications.
  • Skin analysis and consultationFitzpatrick, skin type, treatment plans, client records and safety decisions.
  • Facials, masks and productsCleansing, exfoliation, massage, masks, chemistry and product selection.
  • Hair removal, makeup and machinesWaxing, makeup, electricity, modalities, precautions and state law.
Practice Esthetician questions

Official sources

Source links used for this guide

Oregon in context

What these Oregon esthetician rules mean for you

Oregon requires 444 training hours for an esthetician license. Of the 51 jurisdictions tracked here, 4 ask for fewer hours and 46 ask for more, against a range of 220 to 1,000 hours and a median of 600. Hour requirements matter beyond school cost: a license earned in a low-hour state is often harder to transfer into a high-hour one.

Oregon requires both a written examination and a hands-on practical examination, so you need bench skills as well as theory. The examination is administered by Oregon Health Licensing Office. The published passing standard is 75%.

The Oregon written exam is offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese. If English is not your first language, confirm the language option when you book, because it is chosen at scheduling rather than on exam day.

Oregon Esthetician licensing questions

How many hours do you need for an esthetician license in Oregon?
Oregon requires 444 hours of approved training. That is more than 4 of the other jurisdictions tracked here and fewer than 46.
How much does a Oregon esthetician license cost?
Before tuition, expect $45 per field exam + $45 Oregon Laws and Rules exam for the written exam.
Is there a practical exam for the Oregon esthetician license?
Yes. Oregon requires a hands-on practical examination in addition to the written examination.
What languages is the Oregon esthetician written exam offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese.
How long is the Oregon esthetician written exam?
You are allowed 90 minutes.
How often do you renew a Oregon esthetician license?
The renewal cycle is 2 years.

Verify before applying. Licensing rules, fees, providers, and exam formats can change. Use the linked board source as the final authority.

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