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1How many training hours does Illinois require for nail technician licensure?
2Which agency regulates nail technician licensing in Illinois?
3What is the minimum age to apply for a nail technician license in Illinois?
4What is the nonrefundable exam fee for the Illinois nail technician licensing exam?
5How many hours of continuing education are required for Illinois nail technician license renewal?
6How often must a nail technician renew their license in Illinois?
7What is the renewal fee for an Illinois nail technician license?
8When do Illinois nail technician licenses expire?
9What format of continuing education is required for Illinois nail technician renewal?
10How far in advance must an Illinois nail technician application be filed before the exam date?
About the IL Nail Technician Exam
The Illinois nail technician licensing examination is a 65-question, 90-minute computer-based theory test built by Continental Testing Services and delivered at PSI test centers, covering health and safety, nail care, and nail technology services, with Illinois law and labor rules testable under 225 ILCS 410/3C-7.
Exam sponsor: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
65 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
75
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Health and Safety
Sources of infection and disease, handling and storing implements and materials, responding to nail disease and irregularities, and following sanitation and safety procedures
Nail Care
Understanding nail composition and structure, and analyzing and caring for nails
Nail Technology Services
Preparing for manicures and pedicures, using manicuring tools and products, applying manicuring techniques, repairing nails, using artificial nails, pedicuring, and using nail tips and decorations
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75
- Exam length: 65 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: $185 ($190 effective October 1, 2026) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of training does Illinois require for a nail technician license?
Illinois requires 350 clock hours of instruction in a licensed nail technology program or a cosmetology school approved to teach nail technology. Under 225 ILCS 410/3C-2 and 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1175.1001 the program must extend over a period of not less than 8 weeks and not more than 2 consecutive years.
How many questions are on the Illinois nail technician exam and how long is it?
The examination is 65 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute time limit, delivered by computer at PSI test centers. The content outline is Health and Safety (30-35%), Nail Care (15-20%), and Nail Technology Services (48-52%).
What score do I need to pass the Illinois nail technician exam?
68 Ill. Adm. Code 1175.1010(b) states that the passing score on the examination is 75. The exam is built by Continental Testing Services (CTS) and delivered at PSI test centers; you receive a preliminary score report before leaving the test center and an official result letter from CTS afterwards.
Is there a practical exam for Illinois nail technician licensing?
No. Illinois requires only the written computer-based theory examination for nail technician licensure; hands-on competency is certified by the licensed school. Under 225 ILCS 410/3C-7 an applicant may sit the examination after completing 280 hours of the 350-hour program.
What happens if I fail the Illinois nail technician exam?
You must wait 30 days before reapplying to CTS, and you may not reapply until you receive your official result letter. Under 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1175.1010(c), a candidate who fails three times must complete the 60-hour nail technology refresher course in 1175.1136 before a fourth attempt.
When does an Illinois nail technician license expire and how many CE hours are needed?
Illinois nail technician licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year. The renewal fee is calculated at $25 per year, so $50 covers the cycle, and licensees must complete 10 hours of continuing education from a Division-registered sponsor in the 2 years before expiration, including 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention training.
How much does the Illinois nail technician exam cost?
Continental Testing Services charges $185 for the Illinois nail technician examination. IDFPR has posted a fee of $190 effective October 1, 2026, when the examination also becomes available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.