PRACTICAL EXAMS:
The Board administers the NIC Practical Exam. You must check the State Guidelines and the NIC Bulletin for exam information. All practical examinations are held at the Board Office.
Cosmetology
Exam Application
State Guidelines
NIC Bulletin
Manicure
Esthetics
Instructor
Practical Re Exam Application
2023 Cosmetology Practical Exam Schedule
2024 Cosmetology Practical Exam Schedule
2023 Esthetic & Manicure Practical Exam Schedule
2024 Esthetic Practical Exam Schedule
2024 Manicure Practical Exam Schedule
WRITTEN EXAMS:
North Dakota Laws, Rules & Regulations, and NIC Theory Exams are all computer based testing. These tests are taken at a designated testing location, not the Board Office. To register to take one of these exams, contact PSI Services at 1-855-579-4638 or at https://test-takers.psiexams.com/ndcos. For more information, click on the bulletin link below.
Written Exam Candidate Information Bulletins
Study Materials for ND Laws & Rules Exams:
All examination centers are equipped to provide access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and every reasonable accommodation will be made in meeting a candidate’s needs. Applicants with disabilities or those who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination should review the candidate information bulletin for instructions or call the ADA Services Team at 1-800-733-9267 ext 6750 for further information.
Special Arrangements Request Form
State of North Dakota Statutes Rules and Regulations
ND State Board of Cosmetology 4719 Shelburne St. Suite 1 Bismarck, ND 58503 Telephone: 701-224-9800 Fax: 701-222-8756 bocinfo@nd.gov