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Temporary Certificate to Perform Advanced Nonablative Esthetics Procedures

Statutory temporary certification, subject to qualifications prescribed by the Office.

Licensing authority: Health Licensing Office · Application information

Statutory temporary certification
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration
Expires as prescribed by the Office by rule under ORS 676.645(2); no duration is invented.
Fees
Pay the applicable fee.
Office qualifications
Meet qualifications prescribed by the Office by rule under ORS 676.640(4)(b); the obtained chapter 819 compilation addresses permanent certification rather than a separate temporary examination.
Ordinary certificate
Be an esthetician in good standing with the Board of Cosmetology.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Demonstration Permit

Temporary practice, demonstration and teaching in esthetics, primarily for educational purposes.

Licensing authority: health licensing office · Application information

Initial demonstration authorization
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the application, fees and description of the educational purpose.
Duration
Thirty days; the permit is not renewable.
Other authorization
Provide an official affidavit of current licensure in another jurisdiction without current or pending discipline. ORS 690.105 also permits an otherwise qualified applicant as determined by the Board; its discretion is an applicant condition.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Facility License

Authorization to operate a facility and advertise the services for which it is licensed.

Licensing authority: health licensing office, board of cosmetology · Application information

Reinstatement after child support suspension while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Release
HLO must receive the child-support authority release notice that the suspension conditions no longer exist.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Expired facility reapplication
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed application and fees, facility name, and list of practitioners.
Business name
Provide assumed-business-name registration when the facility does not use the real and true name of each owner.
Minimum age
Be at least eighteen.
Operating standards
Meet Board health, safety, infection-control and applicable facility requirements.
Practitioners
Each person providing esthetics services must hold their own active practitioner certification.
Status
Inactive for more than three years; submit a new application under OAR 817-007-0025.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Inactive facility renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal form and delinquency and authorization fees.
Status
Inactive for no more than three years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial facility authorization
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed application and fees, facility name, and list of practitioners.
Business name
Provide assumed-business-name registration when the facility does not use the real and true name of each owner.
Minimum age
Be at least eighteen.
Operating standards
Meet Board health, safety, infection-control and applicable facility requirements.
Practitioners
Each person providing esthetics services must hold their own active practitioner certification.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after active military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
HLO evaluates education requirements for active service on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Fees
Renewal and fee obligations are suspended during active service unless the military branch requires renewal; no fee is due until the next renewal cycle.
Notification
Notify HLO in writing within sixty days of honorable discharge.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal form and required fees before inactive status.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Disciplinary reinstatement while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Suspension
The suspension term has ended and its conditions no longer exist; satisfy all relevant requirements for renewal or reinstatement. Expired certification requiring fresh issuance is covered by its reapplication route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after tax suspension while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Release
HLO must receive the Department of Revenue release stating good standing for returns and taxes.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

freelance license

Authorization for an already certified esthetics practitioner to practice away from a licensed facility.

Licensing authority: health licensing office · Application information

Reinstatement after child support suspension while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Release
HLO must receive the child-support authority release notice that the suspension conditions no longer exist.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Dormant authorization reactivation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the chapter 331 application and fees.
Business name
Provide assumed-business-name registration if not operating under the owner real and true name.
Practitioner certificate
Hold an active esthetics practitioner certificate.
Status
The authorization is dormant; it does not expire. Complete the required qualifications, prescribed form and renewal fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial freelance authorization
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the chapter 331 application and fees.
Business name
Provide assumed-business-name registration if not operating under the owner real and true name.
Practitioner certificate
Hold an active esthetics practitioner certificate.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after active military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
HLO evaluates education requirements for active service on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Fees
Renewal and fee obligations are suspended during active service unless the military branch requires renewal; no fee is due until the next renewal cycle.
Notification
Notify HLO in writing within sixty days of honorable discharge.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and required fees before dormant status.
Business name
Provide assumed-business-name registration if not operating under the owner real and true name.
Practitioner certificate
Hold an active esthetics practitioner certificate.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Disciplinary reinstatement while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Suspension
The suspension term has ended and its conditions no longer exist; satisfy all relevant requirements for renewal or reinstatement. Expired certification requiring fresh issuance is covered by its reapplication route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after tax suspension while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Release
HLO must receive the Department of Revenue release stating good standing for returns and taxes.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Independent Contractor Registration

Registration allowing an independent contractor holding an active certificate in good standing to advertise and directly offer practitioner services to the public in a licensed facility or a facility operating under a temporary facility permit.

Licensing authority: health licensing office, board of cosmetology · Application information

Reinstatement after child support suspension while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Release
HLO must receive the child-support authority release notice that the suspension conditions no longer exist.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Dormant authorization reactivation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the chapter 331 application, fees and applicable assumed-business-name registration.
Independent status
Meet the independent-contractor criteria under ORS 690.057, 670.600 and 657.040.
Minimum age
Be at least eighteen.
Practitioner certificate
Hold an active esthetics practitioner certificate with no current disciplinary action.
Status
The authorization is dormant; it does not expire. Complete the required qualifications, prescribed form and renewal fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial independent contractor authorization
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the chapter 331 application, fees and applicable assumed-business-name registration.
Independent status
Meet the independent-contractor criteria under ORS 690.057, 670.600 and 657.040.
Minimum age
Be at least eighteen.
Practitioner certificate
Hold an active esthetics practitioner certificate with no current disciplinary action.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after active military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
HLO evaluates education requirements for active service on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Fees
Renewal and fee obligations are suspended during active service unless the military branch requires renewal; no fee is due until the next renewal cycle.
Notification
Notify HLO in writing within sixty days of honorable discharge.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and required fees before dormant status.
Independent status
Meet the independent-contractor criteria under ORS 690.057, 670.600 and 657.040.
Minimum age
Be at least eighteen.
Practitioner certificate
Hold an active esthetics practitioner certificate with no current disciplinary action.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Disciplinary reinstatement while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Suspension
The suspension term has ended and its conditions no longer exist; satisfy all relevant requirements for renewal or reinstatement. Expired certification requiring fresh issuance is covered by its reapplication route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after tax suspension while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Release
HLO must receive the Department of Revenue release stating good standing for returns and taxes.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military Spouse or Domestic Partner Temporary Authorization to Practice

Temporary authorization for eligible military spouses or domestic partners to practice a profession under the Health Licensing Office’s authority.

Licensing authority: Health Licensing Office · Application information

Military temporary authorization, pathway 1 (advanced)
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Meet OAR chapter 331 division 30 and submit the prescribed application and fees.
Duration
Three months; not renewable.
Military relationship
For pathway one, be a spouse or domestic partner of a service member transferred to Oregon; for pathway two, be a spouse of a service member stationed in Oregon.
Other authorization
Be authorized in another jurisdiction to practice the comparable profession, without applicable discipline.
Scope
advanced nonablative esthetics
Verification
Attest to having requested official authorization evidence from the issuing jurisdiction.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military temporary authorization, pathway 2 (advanced)
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Meet OAR chapter 331 division 30 and submit the prescribed application and fees.
Duration
Ends at the earliest of two years, the end of the service member Oregon assignment, or expiration of the originating authorization; not renewable.
Military relationship
For pathway one, be a spouse or domestic partner of a service member transferred to Oregon; for pathway two, be a spouse of a service member stationed in Oregon.
Other authorization
Be authorized in another jurisdiction to practice the comparable profession, without applicable discipline.
Recent practice
Provide evidence of practicing or teaching the regulated subject matter for at least one year in the preceding three years.
Scope
advanced nonablative esthetics
Verification
Submit an affidavit of licensure from each jurisdiction where a license is or was held.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military temporary authorization, pathway 1 (ordinary)
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Meet OAR chapter 331 division 30 and submit the prescribed application and fees.
Duration
Three months; not renewable.
Military relationship
For pathway one, be a spouse or domestic partner of a service member transferred to Oregon; for pathway two, be a spouse of a service member stationed in Oregon.
Other authorization
Be authorized in another jurisdiction to practice the comparable profession, without applicable discipline.
Scope
ordinary esthetics
Verification
Attest to having requested official authorization evidence from the issuing jurisdiction.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military temporary authorization, pathway 2 (ordinary)
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Meet OAR chapter 331 division 30 and submit the prescribed application and fees.
Duration
Ends at the earliest of two years, the end of the service member Oregon assignment, or expiration of the originating authorization; not renewable.
Military relationship
For pathway one, be a spouse or domestic partner of a service member transferred to Oregon; for pathway two, be a spouse of a service member stationed in Oregon.
Other authorization
Be authorized in another jurisdiction to practice the comparable profession, without applicable discipline.
Recent practice
Provide evidence of practicing or teaching the regulated subject matter for at least one year in the preceding three years.
Scope
ordinary esthetics
Verification
Submit an affidavit of licensure from each jurisdiction where a license is or was held.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Esthetician Certification

Practitioner certification in the esthetics field of practice.

Licensing authority: health licensing office, board of cosmetology · Application information

Adding esthetics to an existing field of practice certification
Accommodations
Accommodation requests under OAR 817-006-0150 require supporting professional documentation and submission thirty calendar days before the preferred examination date.
Application
Submit the prescribed signed application and required fees under OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-006-0025; all certification fees must be paid before issuance.
Existing certification
Hold a current Oregon field-of-practice certification and meet the esthetics education and school practical requirements. The laws-and-rules examination must have been passed within two years of applying for the additional field.
Fitness
Disclose licensing and disciplinary history; an adverse action requires the Office fitness determination. Fingerprinting, background checks and additional eligibility documentation may be required.
Identity
Provide two original government-issued identification documents, including one photographic document; reconcile legal-name differences with supporting legal documentation.
Retakes
OAR 817-006-0100 permits retaking a failed written examination the next business day through the tenth failure; further qualifications after the tenth failure are decided by the Board.
Waivers
The Office may waive all or part of the Oregon-school requirements for eligible reciprocity or noncredentialed applicants under ORS 690.046(2); waiver decisions are applicant conditions.
Written score window
Pass each required written examination within two years of applying; an application must be renewed with fees if the written requirements remain incomplete after two years.
Special disaster or emergency practice permission
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Declaration
HLO may permit comparable out-of-state licensees to practice only during a Governor-declared disaster or emergency, under prescribed limitations.
Identity
Provide current federal or state photographic identification.
Other authorization
Verify a permanent active unrestricted authorization without pending investigation or discipline.
Request
Document a request to provide services from an HLO-recognized public health organization, emergency medical service, or governmental entity.
Termination
Permission ends when the declared emergency terminates.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication after more than three years in inactive status
Accommodations
Accommodation requests under OAR 817-006-0150 require supporting professional documentation and submission thirty calendar days before the preferred examination date.
Application
Submit the prescribed signed application and required fees under OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-006-0025; all certification fees must be paid before issuance.
Board page boundary
The Board page says three years or more; OAR 817-008-0000(4)-(5) permits inactive renewal up to three years and requires reapplication after more than three years. The rule controls the boundary.
Fitness
Disclose licensing and disciplinary history; an adverse action requires the Office fitness determination. Fingerprinting, background checks and additional eligibility documentation may be required.
Identity
Provide two original government-issued identification documents, including one photographic document; reconcile legal-name differences with supporting legal documentation.
Practical score
The rules use a five-year practical-score window; the Board page says both practical and written examinations must be passed within two years of reapplication. Preserve that implementing demand for the applicant.
Prior status
The certificate has been inactive for more than three years. Reapply under current OAR 817-006-0025, including the available qualification pathway; the previously certified applicant transcript waiver applies.
Retakes
OAR 817-006-0100 permits retaking a failed written examination the next business day through the tenth failure; further qualifications after the tenth failure are decided by the Board.
Waivers
The Office may waive all or part of the Oregon-school requirements for eligible reciprocity or noncredentialed applicants under ORS 690.046(2); waiver decisions are applicant conditions.
Written score window
Pass each required written examination within two years of applying; an application must be renewed with fees if the written requirements remain incomplete after two years.
Qualification through noncredentialed education or training
Accommodations
Accommodation requests under OAR 817-006-0150 require supporting professional documentation and submission thirty calendar days before the preferred examination date.
Application
Submit the prescribed signed application and required fees under OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-006-0025; all certification fees must be paid before issuance.
Document translation
Translate foreign-language training documents into English and provide copies of the original-language and translated documents to the school.
Fitness
Disclose licensing and disciplinary history; an adverse action requires the Office fitness determination. Fingerprinting, background checks and additional eligibility documentation may be required.
Identity
Provide two original government-issued identification documents, including one photographic document; reconcile legal-name differences with supporting legal documentation.
Prior training
Have education or training outside Oregon and no active authorization from another jurisdiction; submit documentation to an Oregon school for verification.
Retakes
OAR 817-006-0100 permits retaking a failed written examination the next business day through the tenth failure; further qualifications after the tenth failure are decided by the Board.
School practical examination
OAR 817-006-0025(3)(c)(B) additionally requires a Board-approved practical-examination passing score valid for five years; passage is sufficient proof of the skills assessment. The rule names no uniform examination or NIC examination.
Skills assessment
The Oregon school must attest to prior education or training and a passing skills assessment and practical evaluation; school documentation is retained for five years.
Waivers
The Office may waive all or part of the Oregon-school requirements for eligible reciprocity or noncredentialed applicants under ORS 690.046(2); waiver decisions are applicant conditions.
Written score window
Pass each required written examination within two years of applying; an application must be renewed with fees if the written requirements remain incomplete after two years.
Reciprocity
Accommodations
Accommodation requests under OAR 817-006-0150 require supporting professional documentation and submission thirty calendar days before the preferred examination date.
Application
Submit the prescribed signed application and required fees under OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-006-0025; all certification fees must be paid before issuance.
Fitness
Disclose licensing and disciplinary history; an adverse action requires the Office fitness determination. Fingerprinting, background checks and additional eligibility documentation may be required.
Identity
Provide two original government-issued identification documents, including one photographic document; reconcile legal-name differences with supporting legal documentation.
Other jurisdiction authorization
Hold an active authorization from another jurisdiction with no current disciplinary action; provide an official affidavit of licensure transmitted directly by the issuing authority or verified through an HLO-approved means.
Retakes
OAR 817-006-0100 permits retaking a failed written examination the next business day through the tenth failure; further qualifications after the tenth failure are decided by the Board.
Substantial equivalence
Attest to substantially equivalent education or training, including military education or training; HLO determines qualification and any waiver.
Waivers
The Office may waive all or part of the Oregon-school requirements for eligible reciprocity or noncredentialed applicants under ORS 690.046(2); waiver decisions are applicant conditions.
Written score window
Pass each required written examination within two years of applying; an application must be renewed with fees if the written requirements remain incomplete after two years.
Graduation from an Oregon school
Accommodations
Accommodation requests under OAR 817-006-0150 require supporting professional documentation and submission thirty calendar days before the preferred examination date.
Application
Submit the prescribed signed application and required fees under OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-006-0025; all certification fees must be paid before issuance.
Education
Graduate from a Board-approved Oregon school. Current hour-based curriculum includes 444 esthetics hours and 220 practical operations, twenty laws-and-rules hours and twenty career-development hours; approved proficiency-based training and previously approved curricula are recognized under OAR 817-006-0002.
Fitness
Disclose licensing and disciplinary history; an adverse action requires the Office fitness determination. Fingerprinting, background checks and additional eligibility documentation may be required.
Identity
Provide two original government-issued identification documents, including one photographic document; reconcile legal-name differences with supporting legal documentation.
Retakes
OAR 817-006-0100 permits retaking a failed written examination the next business day through the tenth failure; further qualifications after the tenth failure are decided by the Board.
School practical examination
Submit a passing score from the Board-approved practical examination administered by an Oregon school; the passing score is valid for five years. OAR 817-006-0075(1) recognizes school examinations without naming a common examination identity; this is an unidentified examination slot, not adoption of a NIC examination.
Transcript
The school must send an official transcript directly to HLO; previously Oregon-certified applicants need not resubmit the transcript under OAR 817-006-0025(3)(a)(D).
Waivers
The Office may waive all or part of the Oregon-school requirements for eligible reciprocity or noncredentialed applicants under ORS 690.046(2); waiver decisions are applicant conditions.
Written score window
Pass each required written examination within two years of applying; an application must be renewed with fees if the written requirements remain incomplete after two years.
Military temporary to permanent conversion, pathway 1
Accommodations
Accommodation requests under OAR 817-006-0150 require supporting professional documentation and submission thirty calendar days before the preferred examination date.
Application
Submit the prescribed signed application and required fees under OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-006-0025; all certification fees must be paid before issuance.
Fitness
Disclose licensing and disciplinary history; an adverse action requires the Office fitness determination. Fingerprinting, background checks and additional eligibility documentation may be required.
Identity
Provide two original government-issued identification documents, including one photographic document; reconcile legal-name differences with supporting legal documentation.
Military documentation
Provide the marriage or partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station assignment.
Other authorization
Provide proof of comparable authorization in another jurisdiction without applicable discipline.
Recent practice
Pathway one requires evidence of one year of practice or teaching in the preceding three years; pathway two conversion uses the requirements in OAR 331-010-0061(3).
Retakes
OAR 817-006-0100 permits retaking a failed written examination the next business day through the tenth failure; further qualifications after the tenth failure are decided by the Board.
Temporary authorization
Hold the corresponding military-spouse temporary authorization and apply for permanent authorization before it expires.
Waivers
The Office may waive all or part of the Oregon-school requirements for eligible reciprocity or noncredentialed applicants under ORS 690.046(2); waiver decisions are applicant conditions.
Written score window
Pass each required written examination within two years of applying; an application must be renewed with fees if the written requirements remain incomplete after two years.
Military temporary to permanent conversion, pathway 2
Accommodations
Accommodation requests under OAR 817-006-0150 require supporting professional documentation and submission thirty calendar days before the preferred examination date.
Application
Submit the prescribed signed application and required fees under OAR 331-030-0000 and 817-006-0025; all certification fees must be paid before issuance.
Fitness
Disclose licensing and disciplinary history; an adverse action requires the Office fitness determination. Fingerprinting, background checks and additional eligibility documentation may be required.
Identity
Provide two original government-issued identification documents, including one photographic document; reconcile legal-name differences with supporting legal documentation.
Military documentation
Provide the marriage or partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station assignment.
Other authorization
Provide proof of comparable authorization in another jurisdiction without applicable discipline.
Recent practice
Pathway one requires evidence of one year of practice or teaching in the preceding three years; pathway two conversion uses the requirements in OAR 331-010-0061(3).
Retakes
OAR 817-006-0100 permits retaking a failed written examination the next business day through the tenth failure; further qualifications after the tenth failure are decided by the Board.
Temporary authorization
Hold the corresponding military-spouse temporary authorization and apply for permanent authorization before it expires.
Waivers
The Office may waive all or part of the Oregon-school requirements for eligible reciprocity or noncredentialed applicants under ORS 690.046(2); waiver decisions are applicant conditions.
Written score window
Pass each required written examination within two years of applying; an application must be renewed with fees if the written requirements remain incomplete after two years.
Reinstatement after child support suspension while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Release
HLO must receive the child-support authority release notice that the suspension conditions no longer exist.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Inactive Renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and required fees.
Bloodborne pathogens
Attest to current bloodborne-pathogens training, required by July 1, 2025; retain supporting documentation for five years and submit it within thirty days if audited.
Status
The certificate has been inactive for no more than three years; pay delinquency fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after active military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
HLO evaluates education requirements for active service on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Fees
Renewal and fee obligations are suspended during active service unless the military branch requires renewal; no fee is due until the next renewal cycle.
Notification
Notify HLO in writing within sixty days of honorable discharge.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and required fees.
Bloodborne pathogens
Attest to current bloodborne-pathogens training, required by July 1, 2025; retain supporting documentation for five years and submit it within thirty days if audited.
Status
Renew before entering inactive status.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Disciplinary reinstatement while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Suspension
The suspension term has ended and its conditions no longer exist; satisfy all relevant requirements for renewal or reinstatement. Expired certification requiring fresh issuance is covered by its reapplication route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after tax suspension while otherwise eligible for renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet all applicable current renewal or reactivation requirements for this authorization; a person whose certification has expired must use the separately described reapplication route.
Release
HLO must receive the Department of Revenue release stating good standing for returns and taxes.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary Facility Permit

Temporary facility authorization to operate for no more than 30 consecutive calendar days.

Licensing authority: health licensing office · Application information

Initial temporary facility authorization
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the application, fees, name, practitioner list and any required assumed-business-name filing.
Duration
Operate for no more than thirty consecutive calendar days.
Minimum age
Be at least eighteen.
Operating standards
Meet facility health, safety and infection-control standards and provide the required facility plan.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Oregon Laws and Rules Written Examination

Examination outline
  • Definitions
  • Facility Standards
  • Practice Standards
  • Facility Operations
  • Examinations
  • Licensing and Certification
  • Chemicals
Examination sources

Esthetics Examination

Examination outline
  • Histology of the Skin (15%)
    • Melanin
    • Skin diseases/disorders
    • Structure of the skin
  • Histology of the Hair (2%)
    • Hair growth
  • General Anatomy (4%)
    • Bones
    • Muscles
    • Nerves
    • Systems
  • Bacteriology (4%)
    • Viruses
    • Immunity
    • Parasites
    • Bacteria
  • Treatment of the Skin (12%)
    • Client consultation
    • Client records
    • Skin analysis
    • Skin treatments
    • Referral to physician
  • Skin Care Procedures (19%)
    • Facial
    • Facial massage
    • Exfoliants
    • Microdermabrasion
    • Light therapy
    • Chemical treatments
    • Electrotherapy
  • Hair Removal Procedures (6%)
    • Temporary hair removal
  • Make-up Procedures (5%)
    • Make-up application
    • Eyelash and brow tinting
    • Artificial eyelashes
  • Items (8%)
    • Brushes
    • Tweezers
    • Extractors
    • Electrical equipment
  • Products (11%)
    • Toners, astringents and fresheners
    • Masks
    • Sunscreen
    • Aromatherapy
    • Exfoliants
    • Make-up
  • Chemistry (6%)
    • pH and pH scale
    • Water
    • Cosmetic chemistry
  • Safe Usage and Devices (4%)
    • Safe usage
    • Safety devices
  • Federal Regulations and Standards (4%)
    • Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    • Food and Drug Administration
    • Environmental Protection Agency
    • Centers for Disease Control
Examination sources