Under ORS 690.015, what is required before a person may perform services in a field of practice?
Based on: ORS 690.015(2)(a)
Oregon Cosmetology Laws and Rules Exam · Licensing
Oregon Cosmetology Exam Practice Questions: Licensing and Certification (2026)
Licensing and certification is the largest single category in our Oregon question bank, and its anchor facts are numbers: a practitioner certificate is valid for two years (OAR 817-006-0001(2)) and becomes not current on the last day of the month, two years from issuance (ORS 676.572(2)); the Oregon laws and rules examination fee is 45 dollars (OAR 817-040-0003(2)(b)(A)); and no one may perform services in a field of practice without an active authorization (ORS 690.015(2)(a)). The Health Licensing Office issues the credentials, and the Board of Cosmetology elects its chairperson annually (OAR 817-005-0010).
Practice
Free practice questions
Under ORS 690.015, a person may perform services outside a licensed facility only if the person holds which authorization?
Based on: ORS 690.015(2)(c)
Under ORS 690.015, which act relating to a document evidencing an authorization is prohibited?
Based on: ORS 690.015(2)(h)
Under ORS 690.025, to whom do the cosmetology licensing requirements of ORS 690.005 to 690.225 not apply?
Based on: ORS 690.025(1)(a)
Under ORS 690.025, spray tanning is exempt only when performed with what kind of device?
Based on: ORS 690.025(1)(j)
Under ORS 690.035, how must a person apply for a certificate or demonstration permit?
Based on: ORS 690.035
Under ORS 690.035, what must each application for a certificate or demonstration permit contain?
Based on: ORS 690.035
Under ORS 690.046, a person certified to practice hair design or barbering is also authorized to practice which field?
Based on: ORS 690.046(3)
Under ORS 690.046, which is a requirement to qualify for certification as a practitioner?
Based on: ORS 690.046(1)(b)
Under ORS 690.047, a specialty certificate may not be issued in which field of practice?
Based on: ORS 690.047
The certificate life cycle and the fee schedule
Oregon's credentialing runs on a two-year clock. A practitioner certificate is valid for two years under OAR 817-006-0001(2), and ORS 676.572(2) fixes the exact expiry: the certificate becomes not current on the last day of the month, two years from the date of issuance. The Office issues only one original authorization per person (OAR 331-030-0020(2)); if you lose the document, a duplicate costs 25 dollars per copy with a maximum of three (OAR 817-040-0003(2)(f)(C)). The fee schedule in OAR 817-040-0003 supplies several more tested numbers, led by the 45 dollar fee for the Oregon laws and rules examination itself (OAR 817-040-0003(2)(b)(A)). Certification also stacks in one tested way: a person certified to practice hair design or barbering is authorized to practice natural hair care as well (ORS 690.046(3)), one of the few places where holding one field's certificate carries another field with it.
- Certificate term: two years, expiring on the last day of the month (OAR 817-006-0001(2); ORS 676.572(2)).
- Laws and rules exam fee: $45 (OAR 817-040-0003(2)(b)(A)).
- Duplicate authorization document: $25 per copy, maximum of three (OAR 817-040-0003(2)(f)(C)).
Supervision, reciprocity, domestic separation and the Board
The remaining questions in this area probe who may oversee whom and how the machinery works. A practitioner supervising a provisional certificate holder must have held an active certificate in the relevant field for at least five years (ORS 690.107(1)(c)(A)), a threshold the exam contrasts with the two-year certificate term. Out-of-state practitioners get a narrow door during declared emergencies: OAR 331-030-0025(2) requires verification of a permanent, active and unrestricted authorization to practice in another state, with no pending investigation or disciplinary action. Facilities that share space with a home have a structural rule: ORS 690.205(2) permits domestic use only when the domestic part is a completely separate room with walls from floor to ceiling and connecting doors kept closed while the facility operates. Governance details round out the topic: the chairperson of the Board of Cosmetology must be elected annually (OAR 817-005-0010), and the gateway rule behind the whole system remains ORS 690.015(2)(a), which prohibits performing or attempting to perform services in any field of practice without an active authorization.
| Item | Figure | Provision |
|---|---|---|
| Practitioner certificate term | 2 years | OAR 817-006-0001(2) |
| Certificate becomes not current | Last day of the month, 2 years from issuance | ORS 676.572(2) |
| Laws and rules examination fee | $45 | OAR 817-040-0003(2)(b)(A) |
| Duplicate authorization document | $25 per copy, maximum 3 | OAR 817-040-0003(2)(f)(C) |
| Original authorizations issued per person | 1 | OAR 331-030-0020(2) |
| Experience to supervise a provisional holder | Active certificate for at least 5 years | ORS 690.107(1)(c)(A) |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is an Oregon cosmetology certificate valid?
Two years, under OAR 817-006-0001(2). ORS 676.572(2) sets the precise expiry: the certificate becomes not current on the last day of the month, two years from the date of issuance, so the clock runs to a month end rather than to the exact anniversary date.
How much does the Oregon cosmetology laws and rules exam cost?
45 dollars, set by OAR 817-040-0003(2)(b)(A). The figure comes from the Health Licensing Office fee schedule in rule, which is why the fee itself appears as an exam question alongside the other tested numbers in OAR 817-040-0003.
Does an Oregon hair design or barbering certificate cover natural hair care?
Yes. Under ORS 690.046(3), a person certified to practice hair design or barbering is also authorized to practice natural hair care. This is one of the few overlaps between fields of practice in Oregon law, which otherwise keeps each field's scope separate.
Who can supervise a provisional certificate holder in Oregon?
A practitioner who has held an active certificate in the relevant field for at least five years, under ORS 690.107(1)(c)(A). The exam contrasts this five-year supervision threshold with the two-year certificate term, so keep the two numbers distinct.
Can an out-of-state practitioner work in Oregon during an emergency?
Only with verification. Under OAR 331-030-0025(2), an out-of-state authorization holder practicing during a declared emergency must submit verification of a permanent, active and unrestricted authorization to practice in another state, with no pending investigation or disciplinary action.
How must an Oregon facility be separated from domestic living space?
Under ORS 690.205(2), domestic use of a facility is permitted only when the domestic part is a completely separate room with walls from floor to ceiling, and the connecting doors are kept closed while the facility operates. Partial partitions or open doorways do not satisfy the statute.