Professional Licenses in Connecticut
Connecticut requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
registration 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
registrationArchitect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Consultant-inspector
licenseAsbestos Contractor
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $275 9-14 months
Barber
license Est. $275 6-9 months (including barber school)
Behavior Analyst
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Broker - Dealer Agent
licenseCasino Class Ii Manager
licenseCertified Public Accountant Certificate
certification Est. $2,350 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Crane Operator
licenseCrane Operator
licenseDental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian/Nutritionist
license 2-4 months after obtaining RD certification
Education: Initial Educator Certificate
license Est. $500 4-5 years (including degree)
Electrical Limited Journeyperson
license Est. $350 4-5 years
Elevator Trainee
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
license 4-6 months
Esthetician
license 4-8 months
Eyelash Technician
licenseFraternal Insurance Agent License
license Est. $350 4-8 weeks
Funeral Director
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseHearing Instrument Specialist
licenseHeating, Piping & Cooling Operating Engineer Journeyperson
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Hemodialysis
licenseHome Inspector
licenseHome Inspector
license 4-8 weeks
Interior Designer
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLead Inspector
licenseLead Planner/Project Designer
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor
licenseLicensed Nurse Midwife
licenseLicensed Nurse Midwife
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse - Temporary
license 12-18 months
Locksmith
licenseLocksmith
licenseManaging General Agent
license 2-4 weeks
Marital And Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (graduate degree + 12 months postgraduate experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $350 3-5 months
Master's Level Social Worker
license Est. $555 6 years (MSW education) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Mechanical Contractor
licenseNail Technician
license 1-3 months
Naturopathic Physician
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistants
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistants
licenseOptician
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedic
license 12-18 months
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,180 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Detectives and Investigators
license 4-8 weeks
Professional Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Professional Counselor
licenseProfessional Engineer
license 6-10 years (4-year degree + 4-7 years experience depending on degree type)
Provisional Real Estate Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Provisional Real Estate Appraiser
license Varies by level
Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Public Insurance Adjuster License, Individual
license Est. $300 2-4 weeks
Public Weigher
license 2-4 weeks
Radiographer
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Registered Nurse
registration Est. $420 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Care Practitioner
license 2-4 months after program completion
Security Guards
licenseSpeech And Language Pathologist
license 4-8 months after master's graduation
Surety Bail Bond Agent License, Individual
licenseTattoo Technician
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)