Professional Licenses in Kansas
Kansas requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturists (LAc)
licenseAddiction Counselor
licenseAdult Care Home Administrator
licenseAdvanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
registration 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Architect
licenseAthlete Agent
licenseAthlete Agent
licenseAthletic Trainer (AT)
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $275 6-9 months (including barber school)
Behavior Analyst
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Boiler/Pressure Vessel Inspector
licenseCertified Home Health Aide (HHA)
certificationCertified Nursing Aide (CNA)
certificationCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Commercial Pilot
license 6-18 months
Contact Lens Distributors
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $200 9-14 months
Cosmetologist Technician
licenseCosmetologist Technician
license 3-6 months
Court Reporter
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)
Dentist
licenseDietician
license 3-6 months
Doctors of Chiropractic (DC)
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
licenseEducator - Type 1 (Elementary/Preschool)
license Est. $470 4-5 years (including degree)
Elevator Inspector
licenseElevator Inspector
licenseElevator Inspector
licenseElevator Mechanic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
licenseEsthetician
license 6-12 months
Funeral Director
licenseGeologist
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser
licenseIndependent Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM-I)
certificationInsurance Agent
license 2-4 weeks
Insurance Agent
license Est. $200 4-8 weeks
Investment Advisor
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLevel I Gaming Occupation
licenseLevel III Gaming Occupation
licenseLicensed Master Social Worker
license Est. $455 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license 12-18 months
Loan Originator
license 1-3 months
Marriage & Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
licenseNotary Public
license 2-4 weeks
Occupational Therapist (OT)
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
licenseOccupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedic
license 12-18 months
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist (PT)
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant (PA)
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant (PA)
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Private Investigator
license 2-4 weeks
Professional Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Professional Counselor
licenseProfessional Counselor
licenseProfessional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Radiologic Technologist (LRT)
licenseRadiologic Technologist (LRT)
licenseReal Estate Agent/Broker
licenseReal Estate Agent/Broker
license Est. $275 2-3 months
Real Estate Agent/Broker
license 3-6 months
Real Estate Agent/Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Real Estate Appraiser
license Varies by level
Registered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
licenseRespiratory Therapist (RT)
license 2-4 months after program completion
Securities Broker-Dealer
licenseSpeech & Language Pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Tattoo Artist
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)