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Oregon Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #2 of 51 High Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,519
Avg Education Hours
$191
Avg Initial Fee
30.2
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 5,881 Yes $476 $382 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,441 Yes $238 $191 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 7,762 Yes $237 $190 1 yr
Elevator Installer 7,762 Yes $332 $285 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $475 $381 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 5,762 Yes $190 $143 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 38 Yes $190 $166 3 yrs
Plumber 7,762 Yes $284 $237 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 1,470 Yes $153 $77 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,564 Yes $176 $86 2 yrs
Electrologist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Esthetician 956 Yes $157 $72 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 960 Yes $190 $96 2 yrs
Nail Technician 667 Yes $138 $67 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 $381 $287 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 113 No $190 $143 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $237 $143 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $284 $190 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $237 $143 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $475 $381 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $473 $379 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 76 Yes $236 $189 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $707 $472 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 15 Yes $47 $38 3 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,441 Yes $238 $191 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,441 Yes $334 $191 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 195 Yes $166 $143 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,470 Yes $193 $144 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,941 Yes $287 $240 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,941 Yes $475 $381 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,952 Yes $238 $191 2 yrs
Pharmacist 5,411 Yes $335 $288 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,941 Yes $334 $287 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 4,411 Yes $382 $335 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,458 Yes $238 $191 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $285 $238 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,941 Yes $240 $168 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,441 Yes $238 $191 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,941 Yes $334 $240 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 76 No $237 $142 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 5,646 Yes $379 $332 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,941 Yes $240 $193 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,441 Yes $239 $192 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,441 Yes $287 $240 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,881 Yes $476 $382 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 190 Yes $379 $285 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 172 Yes $284 $232 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 258 Yes $379 $309 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 38 Yes $142 $95 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 310 Yes $189 $95 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 115 Yes $142 $95 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 Oregon licensing authorities.

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