Who needs a cosmetology facility license in Oregon?

Issued by Oregon Health Licensing Office, Board of Cosmetology, at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.

3 of the 20 kinds of business in Oregon

Barbershops, hair salons and nail salons are all cosmetology facilities under the one Office; apply before opening, pass the inspection and post the license. A separate license is needed for each location, and each booth renter registers as an independent contractor.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Oregon Health Licensing Office, Board of Cosmetology.

Sources and dates

Health Licensing Office cosmetology facility license application; OAR 817-040-0003 (fees) as amended July 2024; OAR 817, division 7. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.