Important Notice Regarding Establishment(Salon) License Renewals- January 1, 2026

The Board of Cosmetology is currently experiencing a technical limitation with our online payment processor. At this time, the system is unable to process establishment(salon) renewal payments that include assessed late fees, as the total amount exceeds the processor's current transaction threshold.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Please be assured that we are working diligently with our payment provider to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

How to Complete Your Renewal

While we work on a digital fix, affected licensees may use one of the following methods to ensure their establishment remains in good standing:

• Phone Assistance: Call our office directly at 701-224-9800. Our staff is ready to assist you in processing your renewal over the phone. Please leave a message as the volume of calls make it difficult to answer every call as they come in.

• Mail-In Option: You may submit a paper renewal application along with your payment (check or money order) via mail to the address on the form.  To access the form, click the 'Forms' tab in the grey menu bar and select '2026 Renewal Form'

Inspection Grace Period

We understand that this technical hurdle may cause concern regarding compliance. Because the Board is aware that this issue prevents online payment, no establishment/independent licensee will be penalized during an inspection for an expired establishment license related to this specific technical delay. You must still renew your individual master license.  Since these licenses are already in a late status, the total fees owed will not increase further while we resolve this matter over the next few weeks. Our priority is ensuring you can complete your renewal without additional stress.

Thank you for your patience and professional cooperation.