Glazier / Maine
2026 data Maine board official source

Maine Glazier License Requirements

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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What the Maine data shows for Glaziers

Maine sets the entry bar for glaziers at board-approved training and a passing score on a state-approved exam. The credential is administered under Maine's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

The initial price tag is $150 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Maine, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Maine evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Glazier · Maine

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 F
$150
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 Maine

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Maine licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Glazier in Maine?
Maine's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Glazier in Maine?
Maine licenses glaziers who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Maine licensing board.
Can I transfer my Glazier license to Maine from another state?
Maine evaluates out-of-state glazier licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Maine licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Maine require a background check for Glazier licensing?
There's no state-level background-check requirement for glazier licensing in Maine; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.

What to do with this glazier license

Glazier in Maine is one requirement row in a glazier-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Maine's glazier requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Glazier in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Maine's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Maine overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Maine 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.