ME

Maine Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #48 of 51 Low Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,049
Avg Education Hours
$75
Avg Initial Fee
64.0
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 4,054 Yes $111 $108 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,527 Yes $55 $54 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 4,108 Yes $36 $30 1 yr
Elevator Installer 4,108 Yes $58 $57 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $86 $84 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 2,108 Yes $30 $28 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 1 Yes $30 $29 3 yrs
Plumber 4,108 Yes $37 $36 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 1,014 Yes $38 $26 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,016 Yes $39 $27 2 yrs
Electrologist 146 Yes $30 $28 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 348 Yes $44 $32 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 $84 $81 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 3 No $30 $28 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $41 $38 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $42 $39 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $41 $38 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $86 $84 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $62 $59 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 22 Yes $26 $25 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $49 $43 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 2,527 Yes $55 $54 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,527 Yes $82 $54 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 122 Yes $29 $28 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,014 Yes $78 $53 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,027 Yes $81 $80 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,027 Yes $86 $84 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,222 Yes $55 $54 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,041 Yes $107 $105 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,027 Yes $82 $81 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,041 Yes $108 $107 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 1,819 Yes $55 $54 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $57 $55 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,027 Yes $80 $53 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,527 Yes $55 $54 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,027 Yes $82 $80 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 10 No $31 $24 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 201 Yes $59 $58 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,027 Yes $80 $78 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,527 Yes $65 $64 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,527 Yes $81 $80 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,054 Yes $111 $108 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 83 Yes $32 $30 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 44 Yes $59 $57 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 44 Yes $37 $36 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 66 Yes $59 $57 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 1 Yes $24 $22 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 164 Yes $25 $22 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 42 Yes $24 $22 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 Maine licensing authorities.

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