Frequently Asked Questions

Membership and Certification

I last renewed my license in 2003, am I a member of the CIABC?
(a) You are a license holder but not a member of the CIABC. The CIABC is a not- for-profit voluntary association. To be a member, you must pay an annual fee

I last renewed my license before 2003, how can I obtain a Certificate of Qualification from the CIABC?
(a) Non-Members must pay $95.00 per size of the C of Q (full size or wallet size). If you are a current member in good standing the C of Q reprints are $20.00 per size. If you are not a member, but wish to become one, you may pay your annual due of $43.00 or $63.00 (depending on working status) and an additional $20.00 per size for the reprint

I have a US license, how can I get the BC Certificate of Qualification?
(a) The CIABC requires proof of training that is equivalent or greater to what is required in BC

I paid for my membership and C of Q two weeks ago, how long do I have to wait for the certificate to arrive in my mail?
(a) Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of your certification package

I have a license from a foreign country; do I have to sit for the exam to get the Certificate of Qualification?
(a) The CIABC requires proof of training that is equivalent or greater to what is required in BC. Proof of training will then allow the candidate to sit for the CIABC exam

I need to make a name change, how can I get a new Certificate of Qualification under my new name?
a) The CIABC requires proof of the legal name change. We require a copy of the marriage certificate, passport, citizenship card, birth certificate or driver's license.

Who can apply for CIABC Membership?
(a) CIABC membership is for anyone who is within the Cosmetology Industry. Hairdressers, Estheticians, Nail Technicians, employees, business owners, instructors, wholesalers and dealers

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