According to Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology and Hairdresser regulations, your completed beauty credit hours will last five years from the day you enrolled into a state certified beauty school such as Louisville Beauty Academy.
Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology Regulation Original Document – 10-22-2020
Reviewed May 29, 2026. This page is a student-facing information guide for people who may need certification of hours, license documentation, or transfer-related records connected to Kentucky beauty education. Official Kentucky Board of Cosmetology requirements, current forms, portal instructions, and direct Board communications control over any school summary.
Louisville Beauty Academy can help students understand what written authorization may be needed before the school requests or discusses student-specific information. Students should keep copies of their own written requests, signed authorization, official forms, confirmations, and any Board or state-agency responses.
When This Page May Help
A student is transferring hours from one school or state pathway to another.
A student or license holder needs certification of education hours or license documentation.
A student wants LBA to know what written permission may be needed before a school helps with a records request.
A transfer or endorsement pathway requires official documentation to be sent directly from the issuing agency.
Do not rely on memory or verbal summaries when official records are required. Keep the request, authorization, form, submission proof, and response in writing.
If a Kentucky or out-of-state agency requires certification to be sent directly from the issuing agency, the student should follow that official process exactly.
LBA cannot guarantee Board processing time, transfer acceptance, licensure approval, examination eligibility, employment, or any agency decision.
Private student information should only be discussed or requested with proper written authorization and identity verification.
Kentucky Board certification request information. Always confirm that the current official form and portal instructions are being used.
