Professional Licenses in Indiana
Indiana requires licenses for 91 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist
license 1-3 months
Acupuncturist DC
licenseAddiction Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Addiction Counselor
license Est. $50 4-5 years (bachelor's degree + practicum with 350 hours)
APN Prescriptive Authority
license 4-8 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Appraiser Trainee
license 6-24 months depending on tier
Appraiser Trainee
license Varies by level
Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Athletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Inspector/Tester
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Inspector/Tester
licenseBarber
license Est. $255 9-12 months (including barber school)
Bartender's Permit Type 300 (Restricted)
permitCertified General Appraiser
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Charter Boat Operator's License
licenseChiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist
license Est. $200 9-14 months
CSR-Researcher
licenseDental Hygiene Intern Permit
permit 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)
Dietician
license 6-12 months after completing supervised practice
DSL-Distribution System large
licenseEstheticians
license 5-10 months
For Hire, Pesticide Applicator Licensed
licenseFuneral Director
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseHealth Facility Administrator
licenseHome Health Aide
licenseInstructor - Home Inspector
licenseInstructor - Home Inspector
licenseJourneyman Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-10 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Acupuncturist
licenseLicensed Collection Agent
licenseLicensed Collection Agent
licenseLicensed Home Inspector
license 4-8 weeks
Licensed Insurance Agent
license 2-4 weeks
Licensed Insurance Agent
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Licensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Licensed Security Salesperson (Licensed Agent of Broker-Dealers)
licenseLicensed Social Worker
license Est. $380 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Marriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's/doctoral degree + clinical experience as associate)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Nurse Midwife
licenseOccupational Riverboat Gambling License
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Optometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
licensePharmacy Technician
license Est. $200 3-6 months
Pharmacy Technician
license 2-4 weeks plus 12 months for training program
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapy Assistant
licensePhysician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumbing Contractor
licensePodiatrist
licensePrivate Detectives and Investigators
license 4-8 weeks
Professional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Professional Geologist
licenseProvisional Drinking Water
licensePsychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Public Accountant
license 2-4 weeks
Qualified Medication Aide
licenseRadio Operator (CRO)
licenseRadio Operator (CRO)
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseReal Estate Principal Broker
licenseReal Estate Principal Broker
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Principal Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Sales Person
license Est. $225 2-3 months
Registered Interior Designer
registrationRegistered Nurse
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Care Practitioner
license 3-6 months
School Services Standard License-Counselor
licenseSpeech Language Pathologist CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year)
license 4-8 months after master's graduation
Student Hearing Aid Dealer
licenseStudent Temp RCP
license 2-4 months after program completion
Taxidermy License
licenseTeaching License-Standard
license Est. $420 4-5 years (including degree)
Temporary Auctioneer Permit
permit Est. $500 2-4 months
Temporary OTA Permit
permitVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)