Do Minnesota stylists need liability insurance?

The Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners licenses your practice. That license does not replace personal liability insurance. Twin Cities suites and booth contracts still ask for a certificate that names the host as additional insured.

Shop owners and suite managers commonly want: - Your name on the certificate - Policy period dates - Liability limits that match the lease - Additional insured wording for the business entity

Without that COI, a current professional license may not get you a chair.

Eligible hair-only Minnesota solos often start near $193 a year on CoverSmart online with $1M / $2M limits showing on that door. Eligible small shops with up to three employees may include limited business property when CoverSmart rules fit.

If you employ staff beyond that path, or the menu includes nails or advanced skin services, Stockton-Hill Insurance routes you to a custom quote instead of the online button.

When Option 1 is not enough

Use the quote form when: - You have employees - Services leave hair-only eligibility - A landlord rejects the first certificate wording

Amanda Hill, licensed account manager at Stockton-Hill Insurance LLC, previously worked as a former Ohio State Board inspector. She reviews Minnesota certificate language without inventing coverage.

Board reminder

Confirm current rules with the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners. This guide is educational, not legal advice. Phone (612) 807-1487.

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