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Ohio Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #22 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,284
Avg Education Hours
$138
Avg Initial Fee
46.0
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 5,027 Yes $305 $254 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,014 Yes $153 $127 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 6,054 Yes $143 $115 1 yr
Elevator Installer 6,054 Yes $204 $178 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $293 $242 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 4,054 Yes $115 $89 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 21 Yes $115 $102 3 yrs
Plumber 6,054 Yes $169 $143 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 1,257 Yes $99 $53 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,308 Yes $112 $58 2 yrs
Electrologist 623 Yes $115 $89 2 yrs
Esthetician 640 Yes $97 $51 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 674 Yes $122 $66 2 yrs
Nail Technician 432 Yes $87 $46 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 $242 $191 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 62 No $115 $89 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $145 $94 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $171 $120 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $145 $94 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $293 $242 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $281 $230 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 51 Yes $138 $112 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $400 $271 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 3,014 Yes $153 $127 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,014 Yes $216 $127 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 161 Yes $102 $89 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,257 Yes $139 $101 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,514 Yes $191 $165 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,514 Yes $293 $242 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,611 Yes $153 $127 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,770 Yes $228 $203 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,514 Yes $216 $191 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,770 Yes $254 $228 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,159 Yes $153 $127 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $178 $153 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,514 Yes $165 $114 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,014 Yes $153 $127 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,514 Yes $216 $165 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 45 No $141 $87 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 3,101 Yes $230 $204 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,514 Yes $165 $139 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,014 Yes $158 $132 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,014 Yes $191 $165 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,027 Yes $305 $254 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 142 Yes $166 $115 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 122 Yes $230 $178 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 112 Yes $169 $140 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 168 Yes $230 $191 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 21 Yes $87 $61 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 242 Yes $112 $61 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 81 Yes $87 $61 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 Ohio licensing authorities.

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