네일 테크니션 (미용사) in Washington

Washington licenses nail technicians (manicurists) through the Department of Licensing (DOL). The exam uses National-Interstate Council (NIC) content; the current vendor is Prov, Inc. (it replaced DL Roope in 2026). You must pass both a written and a practical exam with a scaled score of 75.00; the written test is 90 minutes. Important for language: although Washington's DRIVER license exam is famously offered in Vietnamese and Korean, the NAIL exam is NOT — the official bulletin offers only a reservable word-to-word translation dictionary as an accommodation, not a translated written test, so the real nail written exam is in English. Our Chinese/Vietnamese/Korean/Spanish practice questions are a study aid. You need 600 school hours (or a 2,000-hour apprenticeship); failed exams can be retaken with no waiting period.

Testing agency

Prov, Inc. (NIC content; prior vendor DL Roope)

Written-test languages

English

To pass

Scaled score of 75.00 to pass (written + practical both required); written exam 90 minutes

Fee

Prov exam: written $169 / practical $119; DOL license fee separate

Retake policy

No waiting period — retake the failed exam as often as needed

Training hours

600 school hours (or 2,000-hour apprenticeship)

Exam structure

Written exam + practical exam

State rules and fees change often. This table shows only facts confirmed from an official board or vendor source on the date noted; anything unconfirmed is marked “to confirm.” Always verify current requirements with your state board or its testing vendor before you register. Our practice questions are a study aid and never imply your state offers the exam in a language it does not.