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Find out if your job requires a professional license in your state. Search by job title or browse 130+ professions.
Whether you need a license depends on your profession and the state you work in. Use the tool above to search your job title and select your state. We cover 130+ professions across all 50 states with verified data from official licensing authorities.
Common licensed professions include healthcare workers (nurses, doctors, therapists), tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, HVAC), business professionals (real estate agents, CPAs, insurance agents), and personal services providers (cosmetologists, barbers). Requirements vary significantly by state — some states license professions that others don't.
Working without a required professional license can result in fines, cease-and-desist orders, criminal misdemeanor charges, civil liability, and inability to collect payment for services. Penalties vary by state and profession. Always verify your licensing requirements before starting work.
No. Licensing requirements vary significantly by state. A profession that requires a license in one state may not require one in another. For example, about 15 states don't require security guard licensing, and tattoo artist regulation ranges from full individual licensing to no state-level regulation at all.