Stuart 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 (Stuart / Martin County)

1. City of Stuart Business Tax Receipt
   Required for all businesses in city limits, including nonprofits and places of worship; separate receipts for each business type, location and licensed professional (including 1099 contractors and stylists) and for food trucks.
   ⏰ Valid October 1 to September 30; renew yearly via OpenGov
   Source: City of Stuart: Business Tax
2. Martin County Business Tax Receipt
   The city says businesses in city limits must also get a Martin County receipt after the city receipt.
   ⏰ Verify the county renewal date with the Martin County Tax Collector
   Source: City of Stuart: Business Tax