Professional Licenses in New York
New York requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAEM Certified Planner - AgMKT
certification Est. $500 2-4 months
Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Handler
licenseAsbestos Handler
licenseAthlete Agent
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Backflow Prevention Device Tester
licenseBail Bond Agent
licenseBarber
license Est. $255 6-9 months (including barber school)
Boiler Inspector
licenseCertified Athletic Trainer
certificationCertified EMS Provider (CFR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-CC, EMT-Paramedic)
certification 3-6 months
Certified EMS Provider (CFR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-CC, EMT-Paramedic)
certification 12-18 months
Certified Interior Designer
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,350 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Shorthand Reporter
certificationChiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Clinical Nurse Specialist
license Est. $450 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist, Natural Hairstylist, Esthetician, Nail Specialist, Waxing
license Est. $175 6-12 months
Cosmetologist, Natural Hairstylist, Esthetician, Nail Specialist, Waxing
license 4-8 months
Crane Operator
licenseCredentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
license 2-4 years depending on credential level
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
licenseDental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian-Nutritionist
license 3-6 months
Elevator Mechanic
licenseFuneral Director
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser
licenseHome Health Aide
licenseHome Inspector
license 4-8 weeks
Home Inspector
licenseInsurance Broker, Property & Casualty
licenseInsurance Broker, Property & Casualty
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Insurance Consultant, General
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Clinical Social Worker
license Est. $580 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Licensed Radiological Technologist
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $500 6-12 months
Midwife
licenseMilk Laboratory Technician
licenseMortgage Loan Originator
license 1-3 months
Nail Specialty Trainee
license Est. $100 3-6 months
Notary Public
license Est. $75 4-6 weeks
Nurse Practitioner
license 4-8 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapist Assistant
licenseOphthalmic Dispenser
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,280 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePhysician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Podiatrist
licensePolysomnographic Technologist
licensePrivate Investigator
license 4-8 weeks
Professional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Professional Geologist
licensePsychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Public Insurance Adjuster
license 1-3 months
Public School Administrator
licensePublic School Teacher
license Est. $550 4-5 years (including degree)
Public Vessel Operator
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Real Estate Appraiser
license Varies by level
Real Estate Broker
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Salesperson
license Est. $175 2-4 months
Registered Pharmacy Technician
registration 4-8 weeks
Respiratory Therapist
license 2-4 months after program completion
Security Guard
licenseSpeech - Language Pathologist, Audiologist
license 4-8 months after master's graduation
Title Insurance Agent
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Title Insurance Agent
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)