Welcome to salon licensing requirements!
Agency staff are available 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. All calls and emails are returned in the order they are received. Due to a high volume of calls please email kbc@ky.gov provide your name and licensing information.
July 1, 2023 KBC will no longer accept physical payments. All fees and fines are available to be paid via credit or debit card through the online application system.
Requirements for a New Salon
Once the application is completed with all documents and fees submitted, the local inspector will contact you for an opening inspection. All applications must be submitted completely a minimum of 5 business days prior to the requested opening date.
Be prepared to submit:
- Completed salon application
- Plumbing Inspection Document must be completed prior to and uploaded
- Employees/booth renters; this includes names, license numbers and type of license held
- Owner/Manager state government photo ID's
- Listed Manager must have an active professional license with KBC
- Passport photos on all licensure
- 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 Ownership
If ownership changes, a new salon application is necessary to be submitted through the online portal and a new license issued to continue to operate. You will be required to complete an updated plumbing inspection and pass an infection control inspection to issue 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
Is your salon moving locations or suites? Salon licensing is location specific. While the business name may remain the same, a change of location often involves updating business registration information with local and state authorities. The salon license is part of this regulatory framework. If your salon is changing locations, you must complete a new Salon Application to 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.