Licensed Professional Counselor / Indiana
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Indiana Licensed Professional Counselor License Requirements

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

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Provides mental health counseling and therapy services.

What the Indiana data shows for Licensed Professional Counselors

Indiana sets the entry bar for licensed professional counselors at 2,932 training hours and a passing score on NCE (National Counselor Exam) or NCMHCE, with 2 years of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Indiana's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in Counseling".

Budget $142 to get started, plus $121 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

For licensed professional counselors, the reciprocity picture is: Counseling Compact: 40+ states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
30/100
Licensed Professional Counselor · Indiana

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 F
2,932 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$142
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$61/yr
$121 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Indiana

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in Counseling
2,932 hours
Exam Requirement
NCE (National Counselor Exam) or NCMHCE
Required
Initial License Fee
$142
Renewal Fee
$121
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Licensed Professional Counselor in Indiana? ▼
In Indiana, the license path calls for 2932 education/training hours, a passing score on NCE (National Counselor Exam) or NCMHCE, and a $142 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Indiana? ▼
To become a licensed licensed professional counselor in Indiana, you must meet the state's requirements including 2932 hours of education and 2 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Indiana licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Licensed Professional Counselor license to Indiana from another state? ▼
For licensed professional counselors, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Counseling Compact: 40+ states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Indiana licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Indiana require a background check for Licensed Professional Counselor licensing? ▼
Indiana does require a background check before issuing a licensed professional counselor license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor in Indiana? ▼
Indiana ties continued licensed professional counselor licensure to 30 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $121 renewal fee.

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Licensed Professional Counselor in Indiana, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a licensed professional counselor-wide, 50-state comparison.

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.