North Dakotaesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in North Dakota: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official North Dakota board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 600
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov (written theory and state-law exams, effective July 1, 2024); NIC practical administered by the Board at its office
Exam details & notes
Three components: NIC written theory, a separate ND state law (Laws, Rules & Regulations) written exam, and the NIC practical. Written exams are CBT via Prov at test centers or remote online proctoring. NIC esthetics theory: 110 questions (100 scored), 90 minutes, 75% passing (per Prov CIB and prep sources). Board site confirms the Prov registration and the three-exam requirement; 600 hours corroborated by ND Century Code ch. 43-11 secondary summaries rather than a board page, hence not marked on the board exam page itself.
Preparing for the North Dakota exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what North Dakota's NIC exam tests. Study your North Dakota law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →North Dakota esthetician license FAQ
Does North Dakota use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. North Dakota uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prov.
How many training hours does North Dakota require for an esthetician license?
600
How do I get an esthetician license in North Dakota?
Complete the required training hours (600), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prov), and apply through the North Dakota board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the North Dakota esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study North Dakota law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the North Dakota board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.