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California License Requirements
The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is now authorized to accept applications for licenses containing an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in lieu of a Social Security Number (SSN). For information on obtaining an ITIN contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or visit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/individual-taxpayer-identification-number. (Spanish) (Korean) (Vietnamese)
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