PURPOSE: This rule outlines and explains the requirements for obtaining licensure by reciprocity.

1. (1) Application for licensure by reciprocity shall be made on the forms provided by the board. Applications may be obtained by writing the board at P.O. Box 1335, Jefferson City, MO 65102. The telephone number is
2. (573) 751-0805 and TDD number is (800) 735-2966.
3. (2) An applicant with a current license to engage in the practice of barbering from another state or territory which has requirements equal to or greater than those in Missouri at the time the applicant was licensed or who has lawfully practiced barbering in another state for at least two (2) years, may be granted licensure in Missouri without examination provided the applicant submits evidence acceptable to the board.

4. (3) For purposes of this rule, “evidence acceptable to the board” shall include, but not be limited, to the following:

   1. (A) Completed application on a form provided by the board;
   2. (B) Verification form provided by the board, to be completed by the out-of-state licensing agency, verifying the barber training completed by the applicant; that the applicant is licensed as a barber in that state; and that the license is current and in good standing;
   3. (C) Medical examination form provided by the board shall be completed and signed by a licensed physician; and
   4. (D) Applicable fee.
5. (4) Applicants who do not meet the requirements for licensure by reciprocity shall be notified by the board regarding deficiencies and shall be informed of the action necessary to qualify for examination.
6. (5) If an applicant is required to take any portion of the examination, the applicant shall comply with 4 CSR 60-2.015 Licensure by Examination for a Barber.
7. (6) Upon notification from the board of approved application for licensure by reciprocity, the applicable fee for the issuance of a Missouri barber license shall be submitted to the board.

AUTHORITY: sections 328.085 and 328.100, RSMo 1994.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 60-2.030. Original rule filed Nov. 12, 1997, effective May 30, 1998. Moved to 20 CSR 2060-2.030, effective Aug. 28, 2006.

*Original authority: 328.085, RSMo 1981 and 328.160, RSMo 1939, amended 1949, 1981.