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    State Board of Barber Examiners

    The State Board of Barber Examiners regulates the licensure and practice of the barbering profession in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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    Barber Licensure Guide

    The Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners is responsible for regulating the practice of barbering through licensure, registration, certification, and discipline of those engaged in the practice of barbering in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board regulates barbers, barber managers, barber teachers, barbershops, and barber schools as well as the unlicensed practice of the profession. Under this authority, it is the role of the Board to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a professional under its jurisdiction violated the Practice Act and Board Regulations by departing from, or failing to conform to, an ethical or quality standard of the profession.  All Pennsylvania licensees are reminded to review the requirements of professional licensure as set forth in the Practice Act and Board Regulations to aid in their exercise of good faith professional judgment to provide services to clients that are consistent with the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice.  

    Board Laws and Regulations

    Examination Information

    The best method for candidates to register for an exam is to log into their Pearson VUE account, via the web at:  https://home.pearsonvue.com/pa/bpoa, and search for an exam date & time; candidates can then enter different zip codes and a mile radius as well for alternate options.

    For information regarding the Barber examinations, to schedule an examination, or to check the status of your application, please visit http://www.pearsonvue.com/pa/.

    Contact us

    Call us

    1-833-DOS-BPOA - Available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

    1-833-DOS-BPOA

    Email us

    RA-BARBER@pa.gov -- Please note: This mailbox is reserved for receipt of documentation specific to letters of good standing, exam information, disciplinary documents, transcripts and other education or employment verifications, and any other outside agency or related communications.

    Email us

    Mailing address

    State Board of Barber Examiners P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

    Mailing address

    Physical Address

    2525 N 7th Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

    Physical Address

    Please note that neither the Board/Commission, nor its staff or counsel, are permitted to provide legal advice or advisory opinions, including interpretations of the law or regulations, or any indication as to how the Board would vote on any given case or scenario.  You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance.