Must hold a current license from another State. There is NO reciprocity for Manicurist License. Home Salons allowed. Unless if the license is 30 years active. Work experience is a consideration if you have less schooling than required.
Work experience is a consideration if it is within the last three years prior to application.
Each applicant must have a minimum 8th grade education. If an applicant does not have a high school diploma or its' equivalent they must take an Ability to Benefit test. Based on laws in issuing state compared to Illinois Law during the time period in which the applicant was licensed. The state does credit the applicant for work experience. Applicants that have been licensed as a Cosmetologist in another state may obtain a license in the state of Indiana as long as the state they are originally licensed in has requirements equal to those of Indiana.