Ocala 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 (Ocala / Marion County)

1. City of Ocala Business Tax Receipt: repealed
   On October 20, 2026 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2027-1, ending the city BTR and its fees. You no longer obtain or renew a city BTR; if you already paid for 2027 the city says refunds are being reviewed. Other city permits and approvals still apply.
   ⏰ None (no city BTR as of October 20, 2026)
   Source: City of Ocala: Business Tax Receipts (BTR ordinance repealed)
2. Marion County Business Tax Receipt (verify)
   We could not confirm Marion County's current requirement from an official page; check with the Marion County Tax Collector.
   ⏰ Verify
   Source: City of Ocala: Business Tax Receipts (BTR ordinance repealed)