Anaheim Hair Salon License Requirements (2026)

📋 Your checklist

State

1. California establishment license (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology)
   A shop needs a BBC establishment license; $50 non-refundable application fee.
   ⏰ Renew every 2 years: $40 ($20 delinquent fee)
   Source: California BBC: Establishment application · California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology: License renewals
2. Each stylist's Cosmetologist or Hairstylist license (BBC)
   Everyone doing hair holds their own BBC license.
   ⏰ Renew every 2 years: $50 ($25 delinquent fee)
   Source: California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology: License renewals
3. Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board filings
   LLCs and corporations file a Statement of Information ($20 or $25) and most businesses pay at least $800 a year in Franchise Tax. A business name other than your own is filed with your county.
   ⏰ Statement of Information: frequency depends on entity type (verify). Franchise tax: yearly
   Source: California Secretary of State: Business entities FAQs

Local (Anaheim / Orange County)

1. City of Anaheim Business License
   Required to conduct business in Anaheim, including businesses outside city limits that work in the city. New and renewing licenses need the SB 205 stormwater form.
   ⏰ Annual (verify your renewal date)
   Source: City of Anaheim: Business License