IN

Indiana Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #27 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,240
Avg Education Hours
$128
Avg Initial Fee
49.0
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 4,865 Yes $273 $230 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,932 Yes $136 $115 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 5,730 Yes $125 $101 1 yr
Elevator Installer 5,730 Yes $180 $158 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $259 $216 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 3,730 Yes $101 $79 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 17 Yes $101 $90 3 yrs
Plumber 5,730 Yes $147 $125 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 1,216 Yes $89 $49 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,259 Yes $100 $53 2 yrs
Electrologist 544 Yes $101 $79 2 yrs
Esthetician 580 Yes $86 $47 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 620 Yes $109 $60 2 yrs
Nail Technician 388 Yes $77 $42 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 $216 $172 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 52 No $101 $79 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $128 $85 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $150 $106 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $128 $85 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $259 $216 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $245 $201 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 46 Yes $119 $98 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $341 $233 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 — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 2,932 Yes $136 $115 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,932 Yes $194 $115 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 155 Yes $90 $79 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,216 Yes $129 $93 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,432 Yes $172 $151 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,432 Yes $259 $216 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,546 Yes $136 $115 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,649 Yes $208 $186 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,432 Yes $194 $172 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,649 Yes $230 $208 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,103 Yes $136 $115 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $158 $136 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,432 Yes $151 $104 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,932 Yes $136 $115 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,432 Yes $194 $151 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 39 No $122 $76 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 2,617 Yes $201 $180 2 yrs
Process Server 17 No $122 $101 2 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,432 Yes $151 $129 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,932 Yes $142 $121 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,932 Yes $172 $151 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,865 Yes $273 $230 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 132 Yes $144 $101 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 109 Yes $201 $158 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 101 Yes $147 $123 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 151 Yes $201 $169 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 17 Yes $76 $55 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 229 Yes $98 $55 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 75 Yes $76 $55 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 Indiana licensing authorities.

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