Application for license; determinations by Board; fee; new license required for operation after change in ownership or location; approval of changes in physical structure of school by Board; regulations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.700
in effect1. Any person desiring to conduct a school of cosmetology in which any one or any combination of the occupations of cosmetology are taught must apply to the Board for a license, through the owner, manager or person in charge, upon forms prepared and furnished by the Board. Each application must contain proof of the particular requisites for a license provided for in this chapter, and the applicant must certify that all the information contained in the application is truthful and accurate. The forms must be accompanied by:
(a) A detailed floor plan of the proposed school;
(b) The name, address and number of the license of the manager or person in charge and of each instructor;
(c) Evidence of financial ability to provide the facilities and equipment required by regulations of the Board and to maintain the operation of the proposed school for 1 year;
(d) Proof that the proposed school will commence operation with an enrollment of a number of students acceptable to the Board;
(e) The applicable fee for a license;
(f) A copy of the contract for the enrollment of a student in a program at the school of cosmetology; and
(g) The name and address of the person designated to accept service of process.
2. Upon receipt by the Board of the application, the Board shall, before issuing a license, determine whether the proposed school:
(a) Is suitably located.
(b) Contains adequate floor space and adequate equipment.
(c) Has a contract for the enrollment of a student in a program at the school of cosmetology that is approved by the Board.
(d) Admits as regular students only persons who have received a certificate of graduation from high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or who are beyond the age of compulsory school enrollment and attendance.
(e) Meets all requirements established by regulations of the Board.
3. The fee for issuance of a license for a school of cosmetology is:
(a) For 2 years, not less than $500 and not more than $800.
(b) For 4 years, not less than $1,000 and not more than $1,600.
4. If the proposed school meets all requirements established by this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Board shall issue a license to the proposed school. The license must contain:
(a) The name of the proposed school;
(b) A statement that the proposed school is authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education; and
(c) Such other information as the Board considers necessary.
5. If the ownership of the school changes or the school moves to a new location, the school may not be operated until a new license is issued by the Board.
6. The Board shall, by regulation, prescribe:
(a) The minimum enrollment of students required by paragraph (d) of subsection 1; and
(b) The amount of floor space required by paragraph (b) of subsection 2.
7. After a license has been issued for the operation of a school of cosmetology, the licensee must obtain the approval of the Board before making any changes in the physical structure of the school.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-644A.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026