Farrier / Horseshoer / North Carolina
2026 data North Carolina board official source

North Carolina Farrier / Horseshoer License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Equine hoof care and horseshoeing. Licensed in a few states.

What the North Carolina data shows for Farrier / Horseshoers

North Carolina sets the entry bar for farrier / horseshoers at board-approved training, with no mandatory exam. The credential is administered under North Carolina's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Varies".

The initial price tag is $50 every 2 years. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in North Carolina, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

There's no published reciprocity list here - North Carolina reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Farrier / Horseshoer · North Carolina

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$50
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in North Carolina

Education / Training Hours
Varies
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Not Required
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with North Carolina licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Farrier / Horseshoer in North Carolina? ▼
In North Carolina, the license path calls for, and a $50 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Farrier / Horseshoer in North Carolina? ▼
Certification as a farrier / horseshoer in North Carolina means clearing the state's checklist. The North Carolina licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Farrier / Horseshoer license to North Carolina from another state? ▼
North Carolina evaluates out-of-state farrier / horseshoer licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the North Carolina licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does North Carolina require a background check for Farrier / Horseshoer licensing? ▼
North Carolina doesn't condition farrier / horseshoer licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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Farrier / Horseshoer in North Carolina is one requirement row in a farrier / horseshoer-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the North Carolina licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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