Professional Licenses in Louisiana
Louisiana requires licenses for 89 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseArchitect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Architect, Landscape
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseCalibration Technician, Dairy Industry
licenseCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractor
license 4-8 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Contractor
licenseCosmetologist or Beauctician or Beauty Operator
license Est. $200 9-14 months
Cosmetologist or Beauctician or Beauty Operator
licenseCounselor, Mental Health
license 5-9 years (master's 60+ hours + 3,000 hours internship in 2-7 years)
Court Reporter (Shorthand)
licenseDental Hygientist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygientist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist, General
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dentist, General
license 2-4 months
Dietitian or Nutritionist
licenseDietitian or Nutritionist
license 6-12 months after completing internship
Engineer, Professional
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Funeral Director
licenseGaming, Casino and Video Occupations
licenseHearing Aid Specialists
licenseHome Inspectors
licenseHome Inspectors
license 6-10 weeks
Insurance Producer
license 1-3 months
Insurance Producer
license Est. $275 4-8 weeks
Interior Designer
licenseLocksmiths and Safe Repairers
licenseMaritime Occupations
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $350 2-4 months
Medical (gas Vacuum System Verifier)
licenseMidwives (Licensed)
licenseNotary (Public)
license 3-6 months (due to exam preparation)
Nurse Practitioner
license 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nurse, Licensed Practical (LPN)
license 12-18 months
Nurse, Registered
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nurse, School
licenseNurses's Assistant, Certified (CNA)
certificationNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapist Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedic (EMT)
license 3-6 months
Paramedic (EMT)
license 12-18 months
Perfusionist
license 1-3 months
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license 4-6 months
Pharmacy Technician
license 3-6 months (including 600 hours practical experience)
Phlebotomist
licensePhlebotomist
licensePhysical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist (Assistant)
licensePhysician or Medical Doctor
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician's Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber, Journeyman
licensePlumber, Journeyman
license 4-5 years (8,000 hours) apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator
license 2-4 months
Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Radiologic Technologist
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Real Estate Appraiser
license Est. $80 Varies by level
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational
licenseRespiratory Therapist
license 2-4 months after program completion
Respossession Agent
licenseRespossession Agent
licenseSecurity Officer
licenseSocial Worker (Licensed Clinical)
license Est. $505 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech Pathologist
license 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
certificationSurveyor, Professional Land
licenseSurveyor, Professional Land
license 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)
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Warehouse Manager (Commodity Warehouse)
license Est. $500 2-4 months