Winter Park 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 (Winter Park / Orange County)

1. City of Winter Park Business Certificate
   Verify zoning first; interior alterations or a change of use need a building permit and new Certificate of Occupancy. You may not operate until the certificate is issued. Restaurants upload state license, menu and seating layout.
   ⏰ Expires September 30 each year regardless of start date; late penalty applies
   Source: City of Winter Park: Business Certificate
2. Orange County Business Tax Receipt
   The city says Orange County also requires a business tax receipt in addition to the city certificate.
   ⏰ Verify the county renewal date with the Orange County Tax Collector
   Source: City of Winter Park: Business Certificate