CT

Connecticut Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #12 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,392
Avg Education Hours
$160
Avg Initial Fee
40.0
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,351 Yes $370 $303 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,176 Yes $185 $151 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 6,703 Yes $179 $143 1 yr
Elevator Installer 6,703 Yes $253 $219 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $362 $295 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 4,703 Yes $143 $109 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 27 Yes $143 $126 3 yrs
Plumber 6,703 Yes $212 $179 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,338 Yes $119 $62 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,405 Yes $136 $69 2 yrs
Electrologist 782 Yes $143 $109 2 yrs
Esthetician 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 783 Yes $148 $77 2 yrs
Nail Technician 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $295 $227 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 81 No $143 $109 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $180 $113 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $214 $146 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $180 $113 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $362 $295 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $354 $286 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 61 Yes $175 $142 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $516 $348 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification 11 Yes $34 $27 3 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,176 Yes $185 $151 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,176 Yes $261 $151 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 174 Yes $126 $109 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,338 Yes $159 $118 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,676 Yes $227 $193 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,676 Yes $362 $295 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,741 Yes $185 $151 2 yrs
Pharmacist 5,014 Yes $269 $235 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,676 Yes $261 $227 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 4,014 Yes $303 $269 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,273 Yes $185 $151 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $219 $185 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,676 Yes $193 $134 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,176 Yes $185 $151 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,676 Yes $261 $193 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 57 No $177 $108 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 4,067 Yes $286 $253 2 yrs
Process Server 27 No $177 $143 2 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,676 Yes $193 $159 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,176 Yes $188 $155 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,176 Yes $227 $193 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,351 Yes $370 $303 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 161 Yes $211 $143 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 148 Yes $286 $219 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 135 Yes $212 $175 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 202 Yes $286 $236 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 27 Yes $108 $74 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 268 Yes $142 $74 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 94 Yes $108 $74 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Connecticut licensing authorities.

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