American Electrology Association (AEA)

AEA LICENSURE CANDIDATES -Please work with the state in which you intend to be licensed in before scheduling an appointment. You will need to complete the state requirements before you are eligible to sit for the examination. Prometric will report your results to the state of your choice. PLEASE SELECT THE AEAL EXAM THAT INCLUDES YOUR STATE IN ITS TITLE.

AEA CPE CANDIDATES - You will not be permitted to take the CPE examination if you do not provide the proper documentation to the Director of the International Board of Electrologists Certification.  A list of all requirements is provided on The CPE Test Bulletin under Electrolysis Information and FAQ's.

ALL CPE CANDIDATES- Must contact the International Board of Certification (`IBEC) Director at IBECAEA@electrology.com to submit the required documentation to sit for the CPE exam. Once approved you will be given an eligibility ID to register for the exam online at Prometric.com.

AEA CPE CANDIDATES-You will not be permitted to take the CPE examination and WILL FORFEIT ALL FEES if you do not provide the proper documentation as listed. All candidates shall be at least 18 years of age, and provide proof of a high school diploma, its equivalent or a higher degree (A.A., B.A., M.A.) If applicant resides in a licensed or unlicensed state:

~ Photocopy of current state electrolysis license

~ Licensed or non-licensed electrologist must have been in practice for 1 year prior to registering for the exam

~ Provide proof of employment if employed, must provide a notarized affidavit from employer stating dates, number of days and hours worked and provide payroll receipts or a 1099 statement

~ Licensed or non-licensed electrologist that is self-employed must provide rent or utility receipts for the entire year

~ A photocopy of your state electrolysis license dated 1 year prior to your examination

~ A photocopy of certificate of completion from a SCHOOL OF ELECTROLYSIS with date of graduation and number of hours completed in the study and practice of electrolysis,

(320 hours minimum required).

If the candidate was side-chair trained by an electrologist, the electrologist who trained the candidate must be a CPE for at least 5 years and provide the candidate with a Notarized Affidavit from the instructor indicating number of hours completed (320 hours minimum required in the theory and practical of electrolysis) date completed and proof that trained candidate has been in practice for at least one (1) year following completion of 320 hours, payroll or 1099 receipts, (notarized statement from employer, photocopy of advertising receipts dated one year previous to completing registration form and must provide receipts for supplies.) If the candidate is self-employed, rent and utility receipts must be provided.

Plan to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment to allow time for check-in procedures. If you are late in arriving, you will not be allowed to test and will forfeit your exam fee.

Payment to be made via Prometric scheduling page (ProScheduler) at the end of scheduling your exam. Fees: 

If you wish to change or cancel your appointment, you will be required to pay a $50 fee. Fee waivors are available with valid proof for issues such as death or illness requiring medical attention of the candidate or immediate family member (spouse, parent, child), traffic incident, military deployment or jury duty

In order to schedule online, you must provide an e-mail address. Prometric will send you an e-mail confirming your appointment.