Professional Licenses in Ohio
Ohio requires licenses for 86 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAirframe, Power Plant, or Repairer License
licenseArchitect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Athletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $275 12-15 months (including barber school)
Captain's License
licenseCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
certification 2-4 weeks
Certified School Counselor
certificationCertified Water or Wastewater Operator
certificationCertified Water or Wastewater Operator
certificationChiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist License
license Est. $200 9-14 months
Dental Assistant Radiographer License
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dialysis Technicians
licenseDialysis Technicians
license 2-4 months
Dialysis Technicians
license 2-6 weeks
Dietitician
license 3-6 months
Electrical Contractor
licenseElectrical Contractor
licenseElectrical Contractor
license Est. $350 4-5 years
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
license 12-18 months
Fire Safety Inspector
licenseFire Safety Inspector
licenseFuneral Director
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseHearing Aid Dealers and Fitters
licenseHigh School Teacher
license Est. $500 4-5 years (including degree)
Home Health Aide Competency
licenseHVAC Certificate
licenseInsurance Agent
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Insurance Agent
licenseInsurance Agent
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Insurance Agent
licenseInsurance Agent
licenseLandscape Architect
licenseLawyer
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license 12-18 months
Massage Therapist
license Est. $300 3-6 months
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptician
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pesticide License
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,180 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
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 and Pipefitter License
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator
license 4-8 weeks
Professional Clinical Counselor
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Professional Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Professional Counselor
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Professional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Psychologists
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Public Insurance Adjuster Certificate
license 2-4 weeks
Radiologist Assistant
licenseRadiologist Assistant
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Sales
license Est. $250 3-5 months
Registered Nurse
registrationRegistered Nurse
registration 4-8 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Registered Nurse
registrationRegistered Nurse
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Care Professional
license 2-4 months after program completion
Securities Sales
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Security Guard License
licenseSocial Worker
license Est. $405 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech Language Pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Stationary Steam Engineer
licenseSurveyor Intern
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)