Professional Licenses in Minnesota
Minnesota requires licenses for 91 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Abstracter: Company & Individual Proprietor / Individual
licenseAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License
registration 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) -Temporary Permits
permit 1-4 years depending on credential level
Appraiser Individual -Residential / Nonresident Appraiser License
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Contractor License
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Bail Bond Agent
licenseBarbers / Barbershops / Barber Schools
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Engineer: Ten Classes
licenseBorder State Registry
licenseCertified Interior Designer (CID)
certificationCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Closing Agent
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Commercial Mechanical Control Permit
permitCommercial Operations -Aviation
licenseCosmetology -Individual Licenses
license Est. $275 9-14 months
Crane Operator Certification
certificationDental Assistant
license 1-3 months
Dental Assistant
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian License
license 2-4 months after obtaining CDR registration
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Electrical Contractors
licenseElevator / Limited Elevator Contractor
licenseEmergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel -EMT / AEMT / Paramedic
license 12-18 months
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Registration
registration 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Registration
registrationEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) Registration
registration 3-6 months
Financial Counselor or Planner
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Firearms Training Instructor Certification -Organizations / Instructors
certification Est. $464 4-5 years (including degree)
Genetic Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Genetic Counselor
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseGeologist-In-Training
licenseHearing Instrument Dispenser (HID) Certification
certificationHome Care: Basic Home Care / Comprehensive Home Care License | Integrated License: Home and Community-Based Services Designation
licenseInsurance Adjusters: Various
license 2-4 weeks
Insurance Agent
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLead Licensing Individual (Lead Worker / Lead Supervisor / Lead Inspector / Lead Risk Assessor / Lead Project Designer)
licenseLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license 12-18 months
Licensed Psychologist (LP)
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Licensed Social Worker
license Est. $500 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Maintenance Electrician
license Est. $350 4-5 years
Managing General Agent
license 2-6 weeks
Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapy
licenseMaster Plumber License
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Mortgage Loan Originator License
license 1-3 months
Mortuary Science (Mortician) License
licenseMotor Vehicle Dealer License
licenseNaturopathic Doctor Registry
licenseNaturopathic Doctor Registry
licenseNotary Public Commission
license 2-4 weeks
Nursery Stock Dealer Certificate
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapy (OT) Practitioner / Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Licenses
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy (OT) Practitioner / Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Licenses
licenseOccupational Therapy (OT) Practitioner / Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Licenses
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pharmacist License
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician Registration
registration 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist License
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant License
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant License
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Detectives License
license 4-8 weeks
Professional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Protective Agent Services License
licenseReal Estate Broker: -Limited -Nonresident -Resident
licenseReal Estate Broker: -Limited -Nonresident -Resident
licenseReal Property Appraisers -Various
license Varies by level
Registered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Therapist (RT) License
license 2-4 months after program completion
Retail Food Handler / Retail Mobile Food Handler Licenses
licenseSpeech-Language Pathologist License
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
State Court Interpreter -Spoken Language Certification
certificationStructural Pest Control Applicator (SPCA) / Company License
license 3-24 months (Journeyman); 2+ additional years (Master)
Taxidermist License
licenseTraditional Midwife License
licenseTraditional Midwife License
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)