VT

Vermont Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #47 of 51 Low Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,040
Avg Education Hours
$76
Avg Initial Fee
63.5
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 4,081 Yes $116 $112 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,541 Yes $58 $56 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 4,162 Yes $39 $32 1 yr
Elevator Installer 4,162 Yes $62 $60 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $92 $88 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 2,162 Yes $32 $30 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 2 Yes $32 $31 3 yrs
Plumber 4,162 Yes $41 $39 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 1,020 Yes $40 $27 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,024 Yes $41 $28 2 yrs
Electrologist 160 Yes $32 $30 2 yrs
Esthetician 290 Yes $31 $27 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Nail Technician 172 Yes $30 $22 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 $88 $84 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 5 No $32 $30 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $44 $40 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $46 $42 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $44 $40 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $92 $88 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $68 $64 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 22 Yes $29 $27 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $59 $49 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 2,541 Yes $58 $56 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,541 Yes $86 $56 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 123 Yes $31 $30 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,020 Yes $80 $54 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,041 Yes $84 $82 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,041 Yes $92 $88 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,232 Yes $58 $56 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,061 Yes $110 $108 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,041 Yes $86 $84 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,061 Yes $112 $110 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 1,828 Yes $58 $56 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $60 $58 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,041 Yes $82 $55 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,541 Yes $58 $56 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,041 Yes $86 $82 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 11 No $34 $25 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 282 Yes $64 $62 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,041 Yes $82 $80 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,541 Yes $68 $66 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,541 Yes $84 $82 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,081 Yes $116 $112 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 85 Yes $36 $32 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 46 Yes $64 $60 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 46 Yes $41 $39 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 69 Yes $64 $61 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 2 Yes $25 $23 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 166 Yes $27 $23 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 43 Yes $25 $23 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 Vermont licensing authorities.

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