Welcome to the requirements for a New Salon Opening
To ensure a quick opening please complete all of your documents, have all names and license numbers of your employees/booth renters (if applicable) prior to submitting through the online portal. Once the application is complete with all documents and fees a state field inspector will contact you for an opening inspection. All applications must be submitted in full and approved a minimum of 5 business days prior to the requested opening date.
Be prepared to submit:
- Completed salon application
- Plumbing Inspection Document must be uploaded and completed
- Employee/Booth Renter list - License numbers are required.
- Owner/Manager state government photo ID's
- Copy of lease or purchase
- Proof of purchase for your city/county business license
- Planning and Zoning Document must be uploaded for residential salons
Change of Owner
If ownership changes a new salon application will need to be submitted through the portal online and a new license issued to continue to operate. You will be required to pass an infection control inspection to update the license.
Change of Manager
Please login to your online account and choose the option Change manager, you will your new managers state ID and licensing information. The manager change must be completed within 10 days.
Change of Location
Salon licensing is location specific. If your salon is changing location, you must complete a new Salon Application and purchase a new salon license.
Plumbing Changes
If there are any changes in the plumbing (i.e. replacing old shampoo bowls, adding shampoo bowls. pedicure stations, etc.) an updated application will be required to be completed with appropriate signatures. No Fee is required with the application if it is being submitted to the state inspector for update plumbing changes only.
Agency staff are only available 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. All calls and emails are returned in the order received. Due to a high volume of calls please email us kbc@ky.gov provide your name and licensing information.
July 1, 2023 KBC will no longer accept any physical payments. All fees and fines are available to be paid credit or debit card through the online application system.