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1How many training hours must a nail technician complete in Maryland to qualify for licensure?
2What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a nail technician license in Maryland?
3Which agency administers the nail technician licensing exam in Maryland?
4How much does it cost to take both the practical and theory portions of the Maryland nail technician exam together?
5How long is a Maryland Limited Nail Technician License valid before renewal is required?
6As of January 1, 2026, how many hours of continuing education are required for Maryland nail technicians during each renewal cycle?
7Under Maryland's 2026 CE rules, how many total hours must come from required topics (Health, Safety, Welfare, Sanitation, or Board Laws/Regulations)?
8What is the application fee for a Maryland Limited Nail Technician License?
9What minimum education level must a Maryland nail technician applicant have completed?
10What is the alternative pathway to classroom training for obtaining a Maryland nail technician license?
About the MD Nail Technician Exam
Prepare for Maryland’s PSI nail technician theory and practical examinations with the official four-domain outline, state sanitation rules, client analysis, skin care, nail procedures and five timed practical demonstrations.
Exam sponsor: Maryland Board of Cosmetologists / PSI Services. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
65 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes theory; approximately 90 minutes practical
Passing Score
75%
Exam / Certification Fees
$47 each portion / $77 combined (PSI bulletin effective July 8, 2026; confirm current registration amount)
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- Maryland Board of CosmetologistsOfficial licensing agency under the Maryland Department of Labor providing regulations, application forms, and board meeting minutes.
- PSI Maryland Cosmetology Examination PortalOfficial candidate information bulletins, online examination registration, and scheduling portal for Maryland nail technician candidates.
- Current PSI Nail Technician Test Taker GuideVersion 1.1 effective July 8, 2026: theory outline, registration, identification and practical rating criteria.
- Maryland nail-service sanitationOfficial nail-service sanitation, paraffin, electric-file, eyewear and removal requirements.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Safety and Infection Control
Infection-control procedures, tools, equipment, workstations, exposure incidents, products and physical and chemical safety.
Client Consultation and Nail Analysis
Intake and consent, nail and skin structure, service selection, allergy testing, reactions and contraindications.
Skin Care
Massage, safe tools and devices, hot towel application and removal, skin products and callus care.
Nail Care
Safe products and tools, filing, cuticle work, manicures and pedicures, natural nail repair, enhancements and removal.
Preparing for the MD Nail Technician Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 65 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes theory; approximately 90 minutes practical
- Exam / certification fees: $47 each portion / $77 combined (PSI bulletin effective July 8, 2026; confirm current registration amount) Official sources
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- Work through all 325 available questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Maryland nail technician theory test format?
The PSI bulletin effective July 8, 2026 specifies 60 scored and 5 unscored experimental questions, 65 presented items total, in 90 minutes. The passing requirement is 75%.
What are the official theory content weights?
Safety and Infection Control is 50%; Client Consultation and Nail Analysis is 18%; Skin Care is 10%; Nail Care is 22%.
What training is required for examination eligibility?
The school route requires 250 approved hours. The current apprentice examination route requires at least 20 hours weekly for 8–12 months, a Board-approved curriculum and direct supervision by a senior cosmetologist or a nail technician with two years of experience. Age 17 and ninth grade or equivalent are also required.
What does the practical test include?
Approximately 90 minutes: workstation preparation (10), basic manicure (20), nail-tip application (20), form enhancement (30), and next-client preparation (10). Each portion requires a 75% passing result, and both passes must be completed within two years.
What are the test fees?
The dated July 2026 PSI bulletin lists $47 per portion or $77 combined. Confirm the current amount in the official registration process before payment.
Which Maryland nail practices are prohibited?
Maryland prohibits cutting corns, calluses or warts, use or possession of Credo blades, and use or possession of MMA liquid monomer. Styptic pencils and lump alum are prohibited for use on more than one client; this is not a blanket possession ban.
What is required for renewal in 2026?
Licenses renew every two years with six approved CE hours: two required hours covering the Board’s specified safety and law subjects plus four scope-appropriate elective hours. The approved one-hour domestic-violence training requirement is distinct and should not automatically be counted toward CE.