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Nail Technician Licensing Guide & Free Tools by State
Choose a licensing task, verify the board source, then practice for the written exam.
- 1Check your stateFind hours, exams, and board source links.
- 2Plan a move or renewalUse the transfer, compare, and renewal tools when rules differ.
- 3Start free practiceTry the Nail Technician written-exam app after the licensing path is clear.
Jurisdictions5150 states + DC
Hours listed51Source-linked rows
Reviewed rows51Official or owner-approved
Board links51Open before applying
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State requirements
Hours, exams, fees, and board source links.
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State board directory
Official board websites, phones, and source links.
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Transfer a license
Find the destination-state board route.
Plan transfer →Free tool
Compare two states
Put two licensing snapshots side by side.
Compare states →Free tool
Foreign-trained route
Start with the board before buying extra training.
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Renew a license
Open the current renewal source for your state.
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School checklist
Review red flags before paying a program.
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