Written exam

Cosmetology written exam in Florida

What the paper holds, how long you get, what it costs to take it, and a free practice test drawn by this state's own topic weights.

The paper at a glance

Testing vendor
Pearson VUE
Questions
130
Scored questions
130
Minutes
180
To pass
A scaled score of 75 on each paper.
Fee
Not published
Languages
English
Hands-on exam
No practical examination.
Outline version
DBPR Cosmetology Candidate Information Booklet, Pearson VUE, archived copy dated 2024-08-13, no revision date printed

What the paper weighs

The share of the paper each topic carries, as this state publishes it.

This license's free practice test is not ready yet. It will be here as soon as the question bank covers it.

Read from the candidate bulletin published by Pearson VUE (2026-10-11)

Questions people ask

How many questions is the Cosmetology written exam in Florida?
130 questions, 130 of them scored. You get 180 minutes.
What do I need to pass?
A scaled score of 75 on each paper.
Which languages can I take it in?
English. You pick the language when you book.
Is there a hands-on exam too?
No practical examination.