Where is Chauffeur / Limousine Driver a licensed occupation?

51 states require a license for Chauffeur / Limousine Driver practitioners. Same-lane licenses to open next: Commercial Truck Driver (CDL); School Bus Driver; Taxi/Ride-Share Driver.

How much training before a Chauffeur / Limousine Driver license?

On average, states require approximately 18 hours of education or training, with requirements ranging from 0 to 39 hours. For contrast in the same category, open Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) next.

How expensive is Chauffeur / Limousine Driver licensing to start?

The average initial licensing fee is $80, ranging from $20 to $148 across states. Fee shape for Taxi/Ride-Share Driver is a useful same-lane check.

Does Chauffeur / Limousine Driver transfer without a full retest?

License reciprocity varies by state. Many states participate in interstate compacts that allow license portability. Check the reciprocity information in the state-by-state details for your specific situation. Compact coverage can differ for Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) even when the boards look similar.

Is a written or practical exam required for Chauffeur / Limousine Driver?

51 out of 51 states require passing an examination to obtain a chauffeur / limousine driver license. Exam requirements, names, and formats vary by state, check the state-by-state table above for specifics.

Will a Chauffeur / Limousine Driver application include a background check?

51 out of 51 states require a criminal background check as part of the chauffeur / limousine driver licensing process. Background check requirements and disqualifying offenses vary by jurisdiction.

Professions / Transportation

Occupational licensing · Transportation · 51 state boards

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver Licensing Requirements by State

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 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.

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver across 51 state boards. Nearest coverage peers (51-state band): Commercial Truck Driver (CDL), School Bus Driver, Taxi/Ride-Share Driver.

By PlainCredential ·Compiled from official state licensing boards

States regulated: 51
Avg initial fee: $80
Require an exam: 100%
Avg education hours: 18

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Board Pathway Strip

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver: 51 boards · ~18 avg pre-licensure hrs · exam on 100% · background check on 100% · avg first fee $80. Same-lane boards: Commercial Truck Driver (CDL), School Bus Driver, Taxi/Ride-Share Driver.

Pre-licensure hour neighbourhood for Chauffeur / Limousine Driver

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver vs. every tracked profession

Average confirmed pre-licensure education hours, board-sourced state requirements

18 43rd of 47 higher than 4 of 47 professions

professions with confirmed education-hour requirements, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCredential NCSL and state-board corpus · 2026

Transports passengers in luxury vehicles for hire.

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver initial fees swing $20 (NH) to $148 (CA), a $128 spread across 51 boards ; Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) often lands on a different fee band.

Board thresholds for Chauffeur / Limousine Driver drift board-to-board; the same pattern shows up on Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) and School Bus Driver in transportation. Methodology notes live on our methods page.

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver states

Top quartile, highest

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver edu hrs

18 hrs

Bottom 10% lowest

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver first fee

$80

Bottom 10% lowest

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver renewal

$57

Bottom quartile, lowest

Board gates for Chauffeur / Limousine Driver: exam on 51/51 (100%), background check on 51/51 (100%) , most boards skip mandated CE hours . Stack that against Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) / School Bus Driver before calling this license soft or hard.

Training-hour peers beyond transportation

Coverage band

Hour load

Pest Control Applicator · 18 avg hrs
Mortgage Loan Originator · 20 avg hrs
Process Server · 26 avg hrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification · 3 avg hrs

Cheapest vs priciest jurisdiction for Chauffeur / Limousine Driver

A $128 fee spread for the same credential

Initial licensing fees in New Hampshire ($ 20) and California ($ 148) bracket the field, a 7.4× spread for identical practice rights.

New Hampshire

$20 initial licensing fee

Renewal cycle: 4 years

California

$148 initial licensing fee

Renewal cycle: 4 years

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver boards vs Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) / School Bus Driver - state table

51 states

State	Edu. Hours	Exam	Init. Fee	Renewal	Cycle	Same-board peer
Alabama	12	Yes	$60	$45	4 yrs	Also Dental Assistant · Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Alaska	6	Yes	$39	$32	4 yrs	Also Debt Collector · Elevator Installer
Arizona	33	Yes	$128	$87	4 yrs	Also Glazier · Interior Designer
Arkansas	10	Yes	$52	$39	4 yrs	Also Elevator Installer · General Contractor
California	39	Yes	$148	$99	4 yrs	Also Landscape Architect · Medical Assistant
Colorado	34	Yes	$131	$88	4 yrs	Also Optician (Dispensing) · Pharmacy Technician
Connecticut	27	Yes	$108	$74	4 yrs	Also Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) · Private Investigator
Delaware	22	Yes	$92	$64	4 yrs	Also Pharmacy Technician · Professional Engineer (PE)
District of Columbia	23	Yes	$94	$66	4 yrs	Also Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) · Private Investigator
Florida	25	Yes	$101	$70	4 yrs	Also Barber · Commercial Truck Driver (CDL)
Georgia	18	Yes	$80	$57	4 yrs	Also Childcare Center Director · Dietetic Technician
Hawaii	32	Yes	$123	$83	4 yrs	Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
Idaho	5	Yes	$38	$31	4 yrs	Also Mobile Home Installer · Painter (Contractor)
Illinois	37	Yes	$139	$94	4 yrs	Also Paramedic · Physician Assistant
Indiana	17	Yes	$76	$55	4 yrs	Also Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) · Private Investigator
Iowa	8	Yes	$45	$35	4 yrs	Also Massage Therapist · Occupational Therapist
Kansas	7	Yes	$43	$34	4 yrs	Also Armed Security Guard · Casino/Gaming Dealer
Kentucky	11	Yes	$55	$42	4 yrs	Also Body Piercer · Court Reporter / Stenographer
Louisiana	29	Yes	$115	$78	4 yrs	Also Arborist / Tree Surgeon · Body Piercer
Maine	1	Yes	$24	$22	4 yrs	Also Elementary School Teacher · Funeral Director / Embalmer
Maryland	26	Yes	$106	$73	4 yrs	Also Electrologist · Food Handler / Food Safety Certification
Massachusetts	25	Yes	$103	$71	4 yrs	Also Dental Hygienist · Esthetician
Michigan	19	Yes	$81	$58	4 yrs	Also Farrier / Horseshoer · Hearing Aid Specialist
Minnesota	14	Yes	$66	$48	4 yrs	Also Glazier · Interior Designer
Mississippi	12	Yes	$59	$44	4 yrs	Also HVAC Technician · Licensed Professional Counselor
Missouri	14	Yes	$64	$47	4 yrs	Also Hair Braider · Land Surveyor
Montana	30	Yes	$118	$81	4 yrs	Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
Nebraska	6	Yes	$41	$33	4 yrs	Also Land Surveyor · Massage Therapist
Nevada	36	Yes	$136	$91	4 yrs	Also Painter (Contractor) · Physical Therapist
New Hampshire	-	Yes	$20	$20	4 yrs	Also Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) · Mobile Home Installer
New Jersey	26	Yes	$104	$72	4 yrs	Also Locksmith · Nail Technician
New Mexico	31	Yes	$120	$82	4 yrs	Also Medical Assistant · Optician (Dispensing)
New York	24	Yes	$97	$67	4 yrs	Also Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) · Private Investigator
North Carolina	18	Yes	$78	$56	4 yrs	Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
North Dakota	4	Yes	$34	$29	4 yrs	Also Interior Designer · Marriage and Family Therapist
Ohio	21	Yes	$87	$61	4 yrs	Also Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) · Private Investigator
Oklahoma	8	Yes	$46	$36	4 yrs	Also Phlebotomist · Professional Geologist
Oregon	38	Yes	$142	$95	4 yrs	Also Professional Geologist · Respiratory Therapist
Pennsylvania	23	Yes	$94	$65	4 yrs	Also Professional Geologist · Respiratory Therapist
Rhode Island	30	Yes	$117	$79	4 yrs	Also Court Reporter / Stenographer · Elementary School Teacher
South Carolina	9	Yes	$48	$37	4 yrs	Also Farrier / Horseshoer · Hearing Aid Specialist
South Dakota	3	Yes	$31	$26	4 yrs	Also Fire Sprinkler Installer · Home Health Aide
Tennessee	15	Yes	$69	$50	4 yrs	Also Optician (Dispensing) · Pharmacy Technician
Texas	21	Yes	$89	$62	4 yrs	Also Physician Assistant · Radiologic Technologist
Utah	11	Yes	$57	$43	4 yrs	Also Roofer · Sign Language Interpreter
Vermont	2	Yes	$25	$23	4 yrs	Also Water Well Driller · Auctioneer
Virginia	16	Yes	$73	$52	4 yrs	Also Registered Nurse · Security Alarm Installer
Washington	32	Yes	$125	$85	4 yrs	Also Veterinarian · Athletic Agent
West Virginia	11	Yes	$57	$43	4 yrs	Also Dental Assistant · Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Wisconsin	13	Yes	$62	$46	4 yrs	Also Athletic Trainer · Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Wyoming	2	Yes	$27	$24	4 yrs	Also Electrician · Fire Sprinkler Installer

What to do with this

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver is regulated in 51 states -- here's how to use that before you act.

Chauffeur / Limousine Driver ranks #43 of 47 professions by average pre-licensure education hours -- see how it compares to similar roles. Browse all professions
#14 of 97 professions by number of states requiring a license -- see which states are strictest overall. State burden rankings
Initial fees for Chauffeur / Limousine Driver range from $20 (NH) to $148 (CA) -- check whether your license transfers before assuming you'd need to pay again. 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 sources

Every figure on PlainCredential is rendered directly from NCSL and state occupational- licensing board data, no number is typed in by an editor. Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 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.