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North Dakota Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #44 of 51 Low Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,077
Avg Education Hours
$85
Avg Initial Fee
61.0
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 4,216 Yes $143 $132 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,608 Yes $72 $66 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 4,432 Yes $54 $44 1 yr
Elevator Installer 4,432 Yes $82 $77 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $121 $110 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 2,432 Yes $44 $39 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 4 Yes $44 $41 3 yrs
Plumber 4,432 Yes $59 $54 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 1,054 Yes $49 $31 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,065 Yes $51 $32 2 yrs
Electrologist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Esthetician 340 Yes $40 $30 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 402 Yes $57 $38 2 yrs
Nail Technician 209 Yes $38 $25 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 $110 $99 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 13 No $44 $39 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $58 $47 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $64 $53 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $58 $47 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $121 $110 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $99 $88 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 26 Yes $45 $39 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $108 $81 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 2,608 Yes $72 $66 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,608 Yes $105 $66 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 129 Yes $41 $39 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,054 Yes $89 $61 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,108 Yes $99 $94 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,108 Yes $121 $110 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,286 Yes $72 $66 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,162 Yes $127 $122 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,108 Yes $105 $99 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,162 Yes $132 $127 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 1,876 Yes $72 $66 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $77 $72 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,108 Yes $94 $64 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,608 Yes $72 $66 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,108 Yes $105 $94 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 16 No $49 $34 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 684 Yes $88 $82 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,108 Yes $94 $89 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,608 Yes $81 $75 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,608 Yes $99 $94 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,216 Yes $143 $132 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 — No $50 — 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 — No $50 — 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 55 Yes $59 $53 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 83 Yes $88 $80 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 4 Yes $34 $29 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 177 Yes $39 $29 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 49 Yes $34 $29 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 North Dakota licensing authorities.

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