Professional Licenses in Idaho
Idaho requires licenses for 89 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturists
licenseAcupuncturists
licenseAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
registration 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Apprentice Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Athletic Commission Combatant
licenseAthletic Trainers
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Bail Bond Agent
licenseBail Bond Agent
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Barber
license Est. $275 6-9 months (including barber school)
Certified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Public Accountant
certification 2-4 weeks
Chiropractors
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Clinical Practice Counselors (LCPC)
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Collection Agency Agents
licenseCommercial Drivers
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologists
license Est. $200 12-18 months
Dental Hygienists
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienists
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitians
license 3-6 months after completing supervised practice
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
licenseEngineer
licenseEngineer
licenseEngineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Esthetician
license 4-8 months
Farm Labor Contractor
license 2-4 months
Farm Labor Contractor
licenseFuneral Directors
licenseGenetic Counselors
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Genetic Counselors
licenseGenetic Counselors
licenseGeologists
licenseHearing Aid Dealer and Fitters
licenseHVAC Contractor
licenseHVAC Contractor
license 4-6 years (apprentice to contractor)
Journeyman Electrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience + exams)
Landscape Architects
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license 12-18 months
Loan Originator Licensees
license 1-3 months
Manufactured Home Manufacturer
licenseManufactured Home Resale Broker
license Est. $200 4-8 weeks
Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT)
license 4-6 years (degree + 1-year practicum + 3,000 hours supervised experience)
Massage Therapists
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Midwives (CPM)
licenseMidwives (CPM)
licenseNail Technician
license 3-6 months
Nursing Assistants
licenseNursing Home Administrators
licenseOccupational Therapist Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapists
license 3-6 months
Optometrists
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedic
license 12-18 months
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,030 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technicians
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePhysical Therapists
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistants
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistants
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Podiatrists
licensePrivate Pesticide Applicator
license 2-4 weeks
Professional Pesticide Applicator
license 1-3 months
Professional Pesticide Applicator
licensePsychologists
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Public Insurance Adjuster
license 1-3 months
Real Estate Appraiser - Licensed Residential Appraiser
license 6-24 months depending on tier
Real Estate Appraiser - Licensed Residential Appraiser
license 6+ months
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $350 2-4 months
Recreation Designated Agents
licenseRegistered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Therapists
license 2-4 months after program completion
Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographers
licenseSecurities Sales Agents and Investment Advisor Representatives
licenseShorthand Reporters
licenseSocial Workers
license Est. $455 4-6 years (education) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech-Language Pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Speech-Language Pathologist Aid
licenseTeacher
license Est. $500 4-5 years (including degree)
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)