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Due to the public health risk surrounding the Coronavirus, the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs is currently unable to accept walk-in customers and phone calls. For all inquiries, please utilize the email addresses found on the Board Contact Information webpage.

For more details visit:

COVID-19 Related Updates and Licensing Waivers for Health Care Professionals and Other Licensees
COVID-19 Information, Guidance, and Contact Information relating to the Department of State
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: Information for prescribers
FAQ for information regarding BPOA continuing licensure, operational guidelines, and testing information.

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. The Board has jurisdiction over the procedures for obtaining a license to become a barber, manager-barber or barber-teacher. Through its agents, the Board inspects, approves and registers all barber shops and schools of barbering and prescribes the sanitary requirements for the individual establishment. By performing these functions, the Board protects the public from gross incompetence, unethical or dishonest practice or conduct, and the spread of contagious and infectious disease.

Coronavirus Information

Renewal Deadline Extensions for Barbers

Pearson Vue testing site closure information

Learn more about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

For guidance regarding online education during the COVID-19 outbreak:

Cosmetology-and-Barber-Schools-online-curriculum.pdf

IF YOUR LICENSE IS EXPIRED, YOU MUST CONTACT THE BOARD OFFICE TO REQUEST A REACTIVATION APPLICATION.

You may contact the Board office by email at st-barber@pa.gov or by phone at 717-783-3402.

**Please provide your license number and full name as it appears on your license when emailing or calling the Board office. If you do not know your license number, you can search for your personal or salon/shop license at https://www.pals.pa.gov

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.