Whether you’re renewing an active Florida barber license or applying for your license for the first time, here’s exactly what the 2-hour HIV/AIDS course covers and how to get it done.
Florida requires a 2-hour Board-approved HIV/AIDS course for barbers in two situations: renewing an active license (barber and restricted barber licenses expire July 31 of every even-numbered year) and applying for a license the first time. The course content is the same either way, but how it’s processed is different — renewal completions are reported straight to DBPR, while initial-licensure completions are submitted by you along with your application.
Florida barber and restricted barber licenses are biennial and expire July 31 of every even-numbered year — the current cycle closes July 31, 2026. To renew, you need:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | 2 hours, Board-approved HIV/AIDS course |
| Renewal fee | $75 (Barber and Restricted Barber) |
| Deadline | July 31 of each even-numbered year |
Once you complete the course online, your provider reports your completion to DBPR — typically within 24 hours — so there’s nothing further to submit yourself.
If you’re applying for your initial Florida barber license, the same 2-hour HIV/AIDS course is required as part of your application, alongside passing the state licensing exam through Pearson VUE. The key difference from a renewal course: providers can’t report initial-licensure completions directly to DBPR the way they do for renewals. Instead, you’ll download and print your certificate of completion after finishing the course, then upload or submit it yourself along with the rest of your license application.
As of July 1, 2024, licensees who have held their license continuously for at least 10 years with no disciplinary action may be exempt from CE requirements. This exemption applies to renewals only — it does not apply to the initial-licensure HIV/AIDS course. Confirm your eligibility with DBPR before skipping a renewal course.
2 hours of Board-approved HIV/AIDS continuing education, due by July 31 of every even-numbered year.
July 31 of every even-numbered year. All CE hours must be completed before midnight EST on that date.
Yes. It’s required for initial licensure too — but unlike renewals, you submit your own certificate with your license application instead of it being reported automatically.
Licensees with 10+ years continuously licensed and no discipline may qualify for a renewal exemption as of July 2024 — confirm with DBPR. The initial-licensure course has no such exemption.
