In Illinois, barbers must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The licensing requirements for barbers include:

  • being at least 16 years of age;
  • completion of a 1,500 hour program of study at an approved barber school;
  • passage of an examination; and,
  • payment of a fee.

Licenses must be renewed every two years.

For additional licensing information, contact:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: 217.785.0800, Fax: 217.782.7645