Professional Licenses in Maine
Maine requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Accountant, Certified Public
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Acupuncturist
licenseAlcohol & Drug Counselor (Certified)
certificationAppraiser, General, State Certified
certificationAppraiser, Real Estate
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Appraiser, Real Estate
license Varies by level
Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Auctioneer, Nonresident
licenseAuctioneer, Resident
license 2-4 weeks
Audiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $245 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Operator, Permit
permitBoiler Operator, Permit
permitBoxing Manager
licenseCertified Nursing Assistants
certificationChiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist
license Est. $175 9-14 months
Counselor, Clinical
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Counselor, Clinical
licenseCounselor, Clinical
license 2-5 years depending on credential level
Counselor, Marriage & Family (Conditional)
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Credit Reporting Agency (Credit Bureau) Operator
licenseDental Hygienist (and Temporary)
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dental Radiographer
license 1-3 months
Dentist (and Temporary)
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
license 3-6 months
Electrician, Master
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elevator Contractor
licenseElevator Mechanic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
license 12-18 months
Engineer, Professional (All Disciplines)
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Funeral Director and Practitioner (Inactive)
licenseGeologist
licenseHearing Aid Dealer/Fitter Trainee (Temporary)
licenseHerbal Formulations, Custom-made Chinese
licenseInterior Designer, Certified
certificationInvestment Advisor
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Nail Technician
license 2-4 months
Naturopathic Acupuncture
licenseNurse Midwife (Advanced Practice RN)
licenseNurse Practitioner, Certified (Advanced Practice RN)
certification 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nurse, Licensed Practical
license 12-18 months
Nurse, Registered
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist, Temporary
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOil Burner Technician, Journeyman
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pesticide Applicator-Master, Commercial
license 1-3 months
Pesticide Applicator, Commercial
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technicians
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapy Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber, Trainee
license Trainee through master pathway
Podiatrist
licenseProfessional Investigator
license 4-8 weeks
Radiologic Technologist
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseReal Estate Broker/Designated Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Broker/Designated Broker
license 1-3 months
Real Estate Brokerage Agency
licenseReal Estate Sales Agent
licenseReal Estate Sales Agent
license Est. $275 4-8 weeks
Real Estate Sales Agent
license Est. $300 2-3 months
Real Estate Sales Agent
licenseRespiratory Care Therapist
license 2-4 months after program completion
School Counselor
licenseSchool Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Security Guard, Private
licenseSocial Worker, Licensed
license Est. $455 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech-Language Pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
licenseTattoo Artist
licenseTeacher (various primary, secondary and adult)
license Est. $500 4-5 years (including degree)
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Weighmaster, Public
license 2-4 weeks