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The Arizona Board of Cosmetology (the “Board”) is responsible for licensing and regulating the cosmetology related professions in the State of Arizona. The Board has contracted with Professional Credential Services (“PCS”) to provide administrative examination services. The Board, through PCS, will exclusively use the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (“NIC”) examinations. Any questions regarding your board application should be directed to the State Board office.  \n(U.S. Postal Service)  \nProfessional Credential Services Arizona Coordinator  \nP.O. Box 198768  \nNashville, Tennessee 37219-8689 Toll-free: (888) 822-3272  \nE-mail: [azcos@pcshq.com](azcos@pcshq.com)  \n(Courier Delivery)  \nProfessional Credential Services Arizona Coordinator  \n150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 800 Nashville, Tennessee 37219  \nFax: (615) 846-0153  \nWeb [site:](site: www.pcshq.com)[ ](site: www.pcshq.com)[www.pcshq.com](site: www.pcshq.com)  \nArizona Board of Cosmetology 1721 East Broadway Tempe, Arizona 85282-1611 Phone: (480) 784-4539  \nFax: (480) 784-4962  \nWeb [site:](site: www.azboc.gov)[ ](site: www.azboc.gov)[www.azboc.gov](site: www.azboc.gov)  \nE-mail: [phranac@azboc.gov](phranac@azboc.gov)  \nEligibility Requirements: A candidate who wishes to obtain a license must pass a theory and a practical examination within a year. To qualify to take these examinations, a candidate must:  \n1. Be approved by the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology.  \nReciprocity: If you hold a license in a state other than Arizona, then contact the board at (480) 784-4539.  \nReinstatement: If you hold a license within the state of Arizona, then contact the board at (480) 784-4539.  \nHow to Apply with Arizona State Board of Cosmetology:  \n1. School sends all required hours for each candidate to Arizona Board of Cosmetology office.  \n2. Special Accommodations: If you need special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act , you must receive prior approval through the Arizona Board of Cosmetology.  \n3. Candidates must register with the full legal name as it appears on their government issued identification.  \nHow to Pre-register with Professional Credential Services:  \nTo pre-register, you must meet the following statutory requirement: (RF-10-108):  \n1450 hours of Cosmetology training  \n500 hours of Aesthetics training  \n500 hours of Nail Technician training  \n500 hours of Cosmetology Instructor training  \n400 hours of Aesthetic instructor training  \n250 hours of Nail Technician Instructor training  \nYou can pre-register for examinations with Professional Credential Services online if you have met the pre-registration eligibility requirements while awaiting approval from Arizona Board of Cosmetology.  \n[1. Go online to](1. Go online to www.PCSHQ.com)[ ](1. Go online to www.PCSHQ.com)[www.PCSHQ.com](1. Go online to www.PCSHQ.com).  \n2. Click COSMETOLOGY & BARBERING link (left side of page) .  \n3. Click ARIZONA link.  \n4. Click APPLICATION PROCESS link.  \n5. Click APPLY ONLINE link.  \n6. Candidate must register with the full legal name as it appears on their government issued identification.  \nYou must provide a reliable e-mail address. A school e-mail address is acceptable. All fees will be collected (Visa or MasterCard only) during pre-registration. If you experience technical difficulties online, please call PCS at (888) 822-3272 to pre-register.  \nOnce you pre-register (and approved by the Board), you must be prepared to take the next available practical examination.  \nFees:  \nFirst-time Fees: Fees will be paid to PCS. 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