Texas Manicurist License Requirements
What it takes to be licensed as a manicurist in Texas — the hours, the fee, the exams and the order they happen in.
600
Course hours
$50
Application fee
2 yrs
Licence term
17
Minimum age
What TDLR requires
- Complete a 600-hour Manicurist course at a school licensed in Texas.
- Specialty courses must be COMPLETED and your enrolment dropped before written eligibility generates — unlike the 1,000-hour courses, there is no early sitting at 900 hours.
- Pass both the written and practical exams.
Next steps
Sourced from TDLR's own application page — Apply for a Manicurist License. Requirements change; confirm against the Department before you apply or pay anything. Read it at tdlr.texas.gov
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Common Questions
How many hours do you need for a Texas manicurist licence?
600 hours of instruction at a school licensed in Texas.
How much does a Texas manicurist licence cost?
$50 to apply, non-refundable, and the licence is valid two years from the date of issue.
How long is a Texas manicurist licence valid?
Two years from the date of issue, then it renews on a two-year cycle.
Which exams do you have to pass?
Both the written and the practical, administered by PSI on TDLR's behalf. For specialty courses the whole course must be finished and your enrolment dropped before written eligibility generates — there is no early sitting.