Professional Licenses in Georgia
Georgia requires licenses for 91 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAdvanced Practice - CNM
licenseAdvanced Practice - CNM
licenseAdvanced Practice - NP
license 4-8 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Appraiser Instructor
license Est. $361 6-24 months depending on tier
Associate Professional Counselor
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Athlete Agent
licenseAthlete Agent
licenseAthlete Agent Temporary Permit
permitAthletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
license Est. $215 4-8 months after AuD graduation
Audiologist Assistant
licenseBarber Instructor
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Broker
licenseCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Public Accountant
certification 2-4 weeks
Chiropractor
license Est. $2,575 4-8 months after DC graduation
Clinical Social Worker
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Conditioned Air Restricted
licenseConditoned Air Non-Restricted
licenseDental Hygienist
license Est. $920 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license Est. $2,135 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dispensing Optician
licenseEmergency Medical Technicians
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technicians
licenseEmployee - In-House Private Detective
license 2-4 months
Employee - In-House Private Detective
licenseEmployee - Security Guard
licenseEsthetician
license 10-18 months
Funeral Director
licenseGeneral Contractor Individual
license Est. $306 2-4 months
Insurance Agent
license Est. $75 1-3 months
Insurance Agent
license Est. $275 3-6 weeks
Investment Advisor
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Journeyman Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
license Est. $1,211 7-12 years (education + 3-6 years experience + exam)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Dietitian
license 3-6 months
Licensed Practical Nurse
license Est. $340 12-18 months
Licensed Undergraduate Nurse
license Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Low Voltage-Telecommunication
license Est. $450 4-6 years
Marriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Master Cosmetologist
license Est. $225 9-14 months
Master Social Worker
license Est. $375 6 years (MSW education) + 3 years (experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Nail Technician
license Est. $100 4-8 months
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license Est. $550 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license Est. $2,675 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedics
license 12-18 months
Perfusionist
licensePesticide Applicator
license Est. $225 6-24 months (training + experience + exam)
Pesticide Applicator
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,025 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license Est. $120 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant
license Est. $625 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Podiatrist
licenseProfessional Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Professional Counselor
licenseProfessional Counselor
licenseProfessional Engineer
licenseProfessional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Psychologist
license Est. $850 2-4 years post-doctorate
Qualified Medication Aide
licenseReal Estate Agent
license Est. $400 2-4 months
Real Estate Instructor
license 3-6 months
Registered Interior Designer
registrationRegistered Professional Geologist
registrationRegistered Real Property Appraiser
registration Est. $361
Respiratory Care Professional
license Est. $265 2-4 months after program completion
Speech-Language Pathologist
license 4-8 months after master's graduation
Stock Brokers/Dealer
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Teacher Aides
licenseTeacher Aides
license Est. $390 4-5 years (including degree)
Temporary Dental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer
license 1-3 months
Utility Contractor
licenseVeterinarian
license Est. $565 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)