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Athletic Agent Licensing Requirements by State

Athletic Agent licensing rules differ by state. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) compilation and responsible state boards (current as of May 15, 2026), this registry compares education hours, initial and renewal fees, exams, background checks and reciprocity notes across 51 boards. Use the table to compare differences, then verify the current rule with the responsible board before applying.

Athletic Agent across 51 state boards. Nearest coverage peers (51-state band): Amusement Ride Operator, Auctioneer, Casino/Gaming Dealer.

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Board Pathway Strip

Athletic Agent: 51 boards. Same-lane boards: Amusement Ride Operator, Auctioneer, Casino/Gaming Dealer.

Represents athletes in negotiations. Registered in ~40 states.

Board thresholds for Athletic Agent drift board-to-board; the same pattern shows up on Amusement Ride Operator and Auctioneer in miscellaneous. Methodology notes live on our methods page.

Athletic Agent states

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Top 10% highest

Board gates for Athletic Agent: exam on 0/51 (0%), background check on 0/51 (0%) , most boards skip mandated CE hours . Stack that against Amusement Ride Operator / Auctioneer before calling this license soft or hard.

Training-hour peers beyond miscellaneous

Coverage band

Athletic Agent boards vs Amusement Ride Operator / Auctioneer - state table

51 states
State Edu. Hours Exam Init. Fee Renewal Cycle CE Hrs Same-board peer
Alabama - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Veterinary Technician · Auctioneer
Alaska - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Veterinarian · Athletic Trainer
Arizona - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Chauffeur / Limousine Driver · Dental Hygienist
Arkansas - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Athletic Trainer · Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
California - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Electrician · Fire Sprinkler Installer
Colorado - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Home Health Aide · Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Connecticut - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Land Surveyor · Massage Therapist
Delaware - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) · Medical Lab Technician
District of Columbia - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Land Surveyor · Massage Therapist
Florida - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Security Alarm Installer · Tax Preparer
Georgia - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Tattoo Artist · Amusement Ride Operator
Hawaii - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Dental Assistant · Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Idaho - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Funeral Director / Embalmer · HVAC Technician
Illinois - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
Indiana - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Land Surveyor · Massage Therapist
Iowa - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Farrier / Horseshoer · Hearing Aid Specialist
Kansas - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Bus Driver · Speech-Language Pathologist
Kentucky - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Sign Language Interpreter · Tow Truck Operator
Louisiana - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Roofer · Sign Language Interpreter
Maine - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Armed Security Guard · Certified Nurse-Midwife
Maryland - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Arborist / Tree Surgeon · Casino/Gaming Dealer
Massachusetts - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Water Well Driller · Barber
Michigan - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Bartender / Alcohol Server · Commercial Truck Driver (CDL)
Minnesota - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Chauffeur / Limousine Driver · Dental Hygienist
Mississippi - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Debt Collector · Elevator Installer
Missouri - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Childcare Center Director · Dietetic Technician
Montana - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Dental Assistant · Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Nebraska - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Dietetic Technician · Farrier / Horseshoer
Nevada - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also HVAC Technician · Licensed Professional Counselor
New Hampshire - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Elementary School Teacher · Funeral Director / Embalmer
New Jersey - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) · Glazier
New Mexico - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Fire Sprinkler Installer · Home Health Aide
New York - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Land Surveyor · Massage Therapist
North Carolina - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Dental Assistant · Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
North Dakota - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Dental Hygienist · Esthetician
Ohio - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Land Surveyor · Massage Therapist
Oklahoma - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) · Mobile Home Installer
Oregon - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Mobile Home Installer · Painter (Contractor)
Pennsylvania - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Mobile Home Installer · Painter (Contractor)
Rhode Island - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Tow Truck Operator · Armed Security Guard
South Carolina - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Bartender / Alcohol Server · Commercial Truck Driver (CDL)
South Dakota - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Body Piercer · Cosmetologist
Tennessee - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Home Health Aide · Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Texas - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Locksmith · Nail Technician
Utah - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Paramedic · Physician Assistant
Vermont - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist · Secondary School Teacher
Virginia - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Optometrist · Phlebotomist
Washington - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Real Estate Agent / Salesperson · School Counselor
West Virginia - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Veterinary Technician · Auctioneer
Wisconsin - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Librarian / Media Specialist · Surgical Technologist
Wyoming - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Animal Breeder · Body Piercer

What to do with this

Athletic Agent is regulated in 51 states -- here's how to use that before you act.

  • Compare Athletic Agent's requirements against every other tracked profession. Browse all professions
  • #5 of 97 professions by number of states requiring a license -- see which states are strictest overall. State burden rankings
  • Check whether your license transfers under an interstate compact before assuming you need to start over. Reciprocity guide

Requirements are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research and verified against state board sites where possible; always confirm current rules with the licensing board before relying on any single row.

Data sourced from NCSL, Institute for Justice, and state licensing board websites. See our methodology for details.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only; not professional licensing advice. Verify current requirements with your state board before making career decisions.

Every figure on PlainCredential is rendered directly from NCSL and state occupational- licensing board data, no number is typed in by an editor. Athletic Agent requirements from NCSL and state board schedules: 51 rows, no hand-typed figures. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.