Melbourne Hair Salon License Requirements (2026)

📋 Your checklist

State

1. Florida Cosmetology Salon License (DBPR)
   No cosmetology salon may operate without a DBPR salon license.
   ⏰ Salon licenses expire November 30 of every even year (next: November 30, 2026)
   Source: Florida Statutes §477.025 (cosmetology salon license) · Florida DBPR: Board of Cosmetology (license types and renewal dates)
2. Each stylist's Cosmetologist License (DBPR)
   Everyone doing hair must hold their own license, with continuing education to renew.
   ⏰ October 31: Group 1 in odd years, Group 2 in even years
   Source: Florida DBPR: Board of Cosmetology (license types and renewal dates)
3. Business name and entity filings (Sunbiz)
   LLCs and corporations file an annual report ($138.75 for an LLC). Using a name other than your legal name? Register it as a fictitious name.
   ⏰ Annual report: May 1 ($400 late fee). Fictitious name: renew every 5 years
   Source: Florida Division of Corporations: File Annual Report · Florida Statutes §865.09 (fictitious name registration)

Local (Melbourne / Brevard County)

1. City of Melbourne Business Tax Receipt
   Required before the business begins operating; a separate receipt is needed for each place of business. Get any state license first. $25 non-refundable application fee, credited toward the first year.
   ⏰ Due by September 30 each year (state law)
   Source: City of Melbourne: Business Tax Receipts · Florida Statutes §205.053 (business tax due dates and penalties)
2. Brevard County Business Tax Receipt
   The city says any business operating in Melbourne must also have a Brevard County receipt.
   ⏰ Verify the county renewal date with Brevard County
   Source: City of Melbourne: Business Tax Receipts