Examinations

All exam candidates must schedule testing appointments online or by phone with PSI at 1-800-733-9267. The Board examination vendor will change to D.L. Roope September 13, 2010.

Cosmetology, manicurist and esthetics practical exams are given at 3000G Industrial Drive Raleigh, NC 27609.

Teacher practicals are given at 1201 Front Street Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27609.

Due to heath and safety issues, spray disinfectant and tripods will not be allowed

Candidate Information Bulletins

Cosmetology Written
Cosmetology Practical

Esthetics Written
Esthetics Practical

Instructor Written
Instructor Practical

Manicurist Written
Manicurist Practical

Natural Hair Care Written
Natural Hair Care Practical

Candidate Information bulletins in other languages can be found at the NIC Testing Website

Candidate Handbook

Please note: manufacturer's labels are required on all disinfectants and sanitizers and all sculptured nail products must be in the original container with the manufacturer’s label indicating that it is “odorless"
Listed optional services are required.
Cosmetology: Blow dry styling shaping, pincurl placement, facial and manicure
Esthetics:Hair removal with hard wax on upper lip area

You must register for your exam with your LEGAL first and last name as it appears on your government issued identification. All required identification below must match the first and last name under which you registered. Candidates are required to bring two (2) forms of valid (non-expired) signature bearing identification to the test site. One of the identifications presented must be a Government issued identification with photograph and signature. Photocopies of identification will NOT be accepted. Candidates may present two forms of ID: One Primary and One Secondary.

PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION – Choose One

Current Government issued driver’s license

Current Government issued identification card

Current Government issued Issued Passport

Current Government issued Military Identification Card

Current Government issued Alien Registration Card

SECONDARY IDENTIFICATION – Choose One

Credit Card (must be signed)

Social Security Card

US issued Birth Certificate with Raised Seal

IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

*NOTE: Student ID and employment ID are NOT acceptable forms of identification.

Candidates must register with the full legal name as it appears on their government issued identification. The name on the identification must be the same as the name used to register for the examination. If the candidate fails to bring proper identification or the candidate names do not match, the candidates will not be allowed to test and their examination If ID and candidate information do not match the candidate may be turned away.

Any candidate in need of special arrangements must use the ADA Special Arrangements Request Form

Questions? Contact Amanda Massey at exams@nccosmeticarts.com