Professional Licenses in Alabama
Alabama requires licenses for 91 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Alabama Licensed Chiropractor
license 4-8 months after DC graduation
Alabama Licensed Chiropractor
licenseAlabama Licensed Chiropractor
licenseAlabama Professional Educator Certificate
license Est. $410 4-5 years (including degree)
Armed Security Guard
licenseBoard Certified Physician Assistant
certification 3-6 months after residency completion
Board Certified Physician Assistant
certification 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Certified Adolescent Alcohol & Drug Abuse Professional (CAADP)
certification 3-5 years (6,000 hours work experience, reducible with degree)
Certified Adolescent Alcohol & Drug Abuse Professional (CAADP)
certification 1-3 months
Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC)
certificationCertified Master Plumber
certification 2-4 years apprenticeship + licensing
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
certificationCertified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
certificationCertified Professional Locksmith/Access Control/CCTV Installer
certificationCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
certification 4-8 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Dentists, General
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Doctor of Optometry
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Licensed Airline Pilot
license 6-12 months (Private Pilot)
Licensed Athletic Trainer
licenseLicensed Audiologist
license 4-8 months after AuD graduation
Licensed Barber
license Est. $275 6-9 months (including barber school)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
license Est. $530 6-8 years (MSW + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Cosmetologist
license Est. $175 6-12 months
Licensed Court Reporter
licenseLicensed Cremationist
licenseLicensed Cremationist
licenseLicensed Dental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Licensed Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Licensed Dietician
license 6-12 months after completing supervised practice
Licensed Elevator Inspector
licenseLicensed Elevator Inspector
licenseLicensed Elevator Mechanic
licenseLicensed Esthetician
license 6-12 months
Licensed Funeral Director
licenseLicensed General Contractor
license 4-8 weeks
Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist (LHAS)
licenseLicensed Home Inspector
licenseLicensed Home Inspector
license 4-8 weeks
Licensed HVAC Contractor
license 2-4 years
Licensed Insurance Adjuster
license 1-3 months
Licensed Insurance Title Insurance Agent
license Est. $275 3-6 weeks
Licensed Insurance Title Insurance Agent
licenseLicensed Journeyman Electrician
license Est. $275 4-6 years
Licensed Land Surveyor
licenseLicensed Land Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Licensed Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Marriage & Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + 2 years supervised experience)
Licensed Massage Therapist
license Est. $400 3-6 months
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
licenseLicensed Occupational Therapist
license 6-12 months
Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant
licenseLicensed Personal Financial Advisor
license Est. $600 3-6 months (exam prep + registration)
Licensed Pharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Licensed Pharmacist Technician
license 2-4 weeks
Licensed Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
licenseLicensed Podiatrist
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license 12-18 months
Licensed Private Investigator
license 2-6 months
Licensed Professional Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Licensed Professional Counselor
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor
licenseLicensed Professional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Licensed Psychological Technician
license 2-4 years post-doctorate
Licensed Real Estate Broker
licenseLicensed Real Estate Broker
license Est. $450 4-8 months
Licensed Real Estate Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $375 2-4 months
Licensed Real Property Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Licensed Real Property Appraiser
license Varies by classification
Licensed Recovery Agent
licenseLicensed Refrigeration Contractor
licenseLicensed Respiratory Therapist
license 2-4 months after program completion
Licensed Speech Pathologist
license 4-8 months after master's graduation
Licensed Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Veterinarian Technician
license 6-10 months
Licensed Veterinarian Technician
licenseLicensed Water Well Driller
licenseProfessional Fumigation Pest Control Operator (FC)
licenseProfessional Geologist
licenseProfessional Horticulture Pest Control Operator
license 3-12 months (training + exam)
Registered Architect
registration 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Registered Certified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,350 5-7 years (including degree)
Registered Interior Designer
registrationRegistered Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
registration 3-6 months
Registered Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
registrationRegistered Nurse (RN)
registrationRegistered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Registered Paramedic
registration 12-18 months
Registered Public Accountant
registration 1-4 weeks