Vermontesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Vermont: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Vermont board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 500 (statute; apprenticeship capped at 150% = 750)
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov (since Nov 1, 2023; previously PCS)
Exam details & notes
Verified from the Jan 2026 Prov Vermont CIB: estheticians take the NIC Esthetics Written exam (110 items, 100 scored, 90 min) AND the NIC Esthetics Practical, overall passing score 75.00; passing scores valid one year only; no separate Vermont law exam appears in the CIB. Hours caveat: 26 V.S.A. mandates 500 formal-training hours with apprenticeship limited to 150% (750 hrs), and the VT Dept of Labor lists 500/750, but several secondary sources cite 600/800 — the OPR/SOS pages blocked fetching (403), so the exact current hour rule is marked medium confidence.
Some details for Vermont were ambiguous on the official board site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Vermont exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Vermont's NIC exam tests. Study your Vermont law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Vermont esthetician license FAQ
Does Vermont use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Vermont uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by PCS.
How many training hours does Vermont require for an esthetician license?
500 (statute; apprenticeship capped at 150% = 750)
How do I get an esthetician license in Vermont?
Complete the required training hours (500 (statute; apprenticeship capped at 150% = 750)), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor PCS), and apply through the Vermont board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont 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.