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 volumn of calls please Email kbc@ky.gov provide your name and licensing information.
The office is NOT open to the public and physical or in person documents will not be accepted.
July 1, 2023 KBC will no longer accept any physical payments. All fees and fines will need 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 uploaded on all salons
- Employee list
- Owner/Manager state government photo ID's
- 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 Owner/Manager
If a salon changes owner(s) or manager such as adding, removing, or replacing individuals at any time, a new salon application must be submitted and a new license must be purchased, within 10 days.
Please complete a Salon Application (Transfer of Ownership) or a Manager Change Application online. You will be required to pass a sanitation inspection to update the license.
Payment is made with the application and will be processed upon completed salon opening inspection.
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.