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How to Get Licensed: Electrology

Education & Training

Electrologist
Applicants must submit a transcript from a school of electrolysis showing completion of an approved course of study.
 
Or, applicants must present original certification of licensure from another state that verifies the completion of a course of study which meets Oregon's requirements as set forth in ORS 690.410 and OAR 331-515-0020. (Scroll down to find the correct section.)
 
Or, applicants are not required to comply with the requirements above if the agency determines training and/or work experience obtained is equivalent to minimum requirements based on documentation of two years full-time or four years part-time work experience in the field of electrolysis.

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Application Requirements

All applicants must submit proof of being 18+ years of age and complete and submit an application form and pay appropriate fees.
 
Click here to go to the Fees page.
 
Click here to go to the Forms page. 

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Examination

Identification Requirements
Applicants are required to produce two forms of original identification issued by a federal, state or local government agency of the United States at the time of examination.  One of the forms must be photographic. 
 
Click here for more information on identification requirements. 

Examination Twice a Year in Salem
The electrology examination is scheduled two times a year in Salem. 
 

Thursday, June 6, 2013
Deadline to apply for examination: Monday, May 6, 2013
 
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Deadline to apply for examination: 
Monday, November 4, 2013
 
Location (subject to change)
Natural Dentures, Salem
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For more information, contact the Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) at 503-378-8667 or ohla.info@state.or.us.

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Retake Written Examination

OHLA and the Board of Body Art Practitioners established requirements, including waiting periods and additional training, for applicants who fail the written examination and must retake the examination after one or more failed attempts.
 
After the third and sixth failed attempts, applicants must obtain additional training from an Oregon educational institution.
 
Click here to review the requirements for retaking the written examination, including recertification of training. 

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