LicenseCompass

Professional Licenses in Louisiana

Louisiana requires licenses for 89 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.

Acupuncturist

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Architect

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7-10 years (education + experience + exam)

Architect, Landscape

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Athletic Trainer

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Auctioneer

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Audiologist

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3-6 months after AuD graduation

Barber

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Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)

Boiler Inspector

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Boiler Inspector

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Boiler Inspector

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Calibration Technician, Dairy Industry

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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

certification
Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)

Chiropractor

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4-8 months after DC graduation

Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

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2-6 weeks

Contractor

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Cosmetologist or Beauctician or Beauty Operator

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Est. $200 9-14 months

Cosmetologist or Beauctician or Beauty Operator

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Counselor, Mental Health

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5-9 years (master's 60+ hours + 3,000 hours internship in 2-7 years)

Court Reporter (Shorthand)

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Dental Hygientist

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1-6 months depending on pathway

Dental Hygientist

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2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)

Dentist, General

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4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)

Dentist, General

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2-4 months

Dietitian or Nutritionist

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Dietitian or Nutritionist

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6-12 months after completing internship

Engineer, Professional

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6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)

Funeral Director

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Gaming, Casino and Video Occupations

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Hearing Aid Specialists

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Home Inspectors

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Home Inspectors

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6-10 weeks

Insurance Producer

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1-3 months

Insurance Producer

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Est. $275 4-8 weeks

Interior Designer

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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

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Maritime Occupations

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Massage Therapist

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Est. $350 2-4 months

Medical (gas Vacuum System Verifier)

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Midwives (Licensed)

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Notary (Public)

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3-6 months (due to exam preparation)

Nurse Practitioner

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3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation

Nurse, Licensed Practical (LPN)

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12-18 months

Nurse, Registered

registration
Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)

Nurse, School

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Nurses's Assistant, Certified (CNA)

certification

Nursing Home Administrator

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Occupational Therapist

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3-6 months

Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Optometrist

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3-6 months after O.D. graduation

Paramedic (EMT)

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3-6 months

Paramedic (EMT)

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12-18 months

Perfusionist

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1-3 months

Pharmacist

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Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation

Pharmacy Technician

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4-6 months

Pharmacy Technician

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3-6 months (including 600 hours practical experience)

Phlebotomist

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Phlebotomist

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Physical Therapist

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3-6 months after DPT graduation

Physical Therapist (Assistant)

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Physician or Medical Doctor

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3-6 months after residency completion

Physician's Assistant

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3-6 months after PA program graduation

Plumber, Journeyman

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Plumber, Journeyman

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4-5 years (8,000 hours) apprenticeship + licensing

Podiatrist

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Private Investigator

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2-4 months

Psychologist

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2-3 years post-doctorate

Radiologic Technologist

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Radiologic Technologist

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Real Estate Appraiser

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6-18 months depending on tier

Real Estate Appraiser

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Est. $80 Varies by level

Real Estate Broker

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Real Estate Broker

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6-12 months

Real Estate Broker

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Est. $500 2-4 months

Real Estate Salesperson

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Est. $300 2-4 months

Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational

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2-4 years (including supervised experience)

Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational

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Respiratory Therapist

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2-4 months after program completion

Respossession Agent

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Respossession Agent

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Security Officer

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Social Worker (Licensed Clinical)

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Est. $505 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)

Speech Pathologist

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3-6 months after master's graduation

Substance Abuse Counselor, Board Certified

certification
2-5 years depending on credential level

Substance Abuse Counselor, Board Certified

certification

Surveyor, Professional Land

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Surveyor, Professional Land

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6-8 years (education + 4 years experience + exams)

Teacher, Primary and Secondary Certification

certification
Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)

Veterinarian (Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine)

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4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)

Warehouse Manager (Commodity Warehouse)

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Est. $500 2-4 months