North Carolina Cosmetic Art School Bond

A North Carolina Cosmetic Art School Bond is a type of surety bond  required by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. for cosmetic art schools to operate within the state. This bond ensures that students are protected from financial loss if the school fails to fulfill its obligations. The bond amount is equivalent to the amount of prepaid tuition subject to a minimum amount of $10,000.  The cost of the surety bond is usually between 1% and 3% of the bond amount, subject to a minimum premium and fees of $150.

How to Get a North Carolina Cosmetic Art School Bond

At Surety1.com we make it easy to obtain this surety bond. Our simple, three step process is:

1. Complete the easy to navigate and secure online application. ¹
2. Review the free, no obligation quote from one of Surety1’s professional surety bond agents, usually within one business day.
3. Sign some paperwork and pay the bond premium

Once these steps have been completed, the North Carolina Cosmetic Art School Bond will be shipped to the bond applicant.
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Who Needs this Surety Bond?

Before any student can earn education hours and be accepted for examination by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners, the school must be approved and licensed by the Board. To obtain the license, you must provide the bond. Cosmetic arts in North Carolina encompasses a broad range of personal care services, including:

• Cosmetology: Hair care, including cutting, styling, coloring, and chemical treatments.
• Esthetics: Skin care, including facials, waxing, and makeup application.
• Manicuring: Nail care, including manicures, pedicures, and artificial nail applications.

NOTE: High Schools and Community/Technical College do NOT need a bond.

How to License a Cosmetic Art School

An application must be completed, in full, by the school owner and mailed to the Board office. Make payments payable to NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. Final inspection by the Board will be made before the school is approved. The application must include ALL of the following:

• $60.00 (check or money order) application fee;
• North Carolina Cosmetic Art School Bond
• Diagram with location of equipment placement and marking square footage of all areas including theory, practice, clinic, dispensary, plumbed water supplies, correct clinic equipment, locker room, office areas, reception areas and restroom facilities;
• Course curriculum for each cosmetic art discipline and teacher trainee program to be taught in the school;
• Plans for record keeping of student hours, minimum course requirement qualifications, student performances and submittal of board records;
• Evaluation plans for the assignment of performance services, the qualifications for passing a performance requirement and techniques for grading of performances;
• Handbook for students containing student policies on attendance, leave of absence policy, performance assignment, and a plan to assist students to achieve the required minimum hours and performances;
• School uniform/identification definition;
• A raised seal identifying the school name and physical location to be used on all Board forms, reports, and other official papers; (seal the application with the school’s seal for verification purposes)
• Documentation of local municipality, electrical, fire and plumbing approvals. Manicuring tables and pedicure chairs must meet NC Mechanical codes. Therefore, if the school has this equipment documentation of approval must be attached to this application;
• School operation schedule including days, hours and observed holidays.

Failure to supply any item as required in the list will result in denial of the application.

The information provided above is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For up to date license information, visit the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners website.