Professional Licenses in Oregon
Oregon requires licenses for 92 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Accountants, Certified Public
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Acupuncturists
licenseAcupuncturists
licenseAlcohol Service Permit
permitAll Medical Imaging License Applications & Forms
licenseArchitect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos abatement worker and supervisor certification
certificationAthletic Trainer
licenseAudiologists
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Behavior analysis (behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst, behavior analysis interventionist)
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Certified Advanced Esthetician
certification 4-8 months
Chiropractors
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Claims Adjusters
license 2-4 weeks
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Conditional Audiology / Conditional Speech Language Pathology
licenseCosmetology: Barbering
license Est. $275 6-9 months (including barber school)
Cosmetology: Hair Design
license Est. $250 10-16 months
Cosmetology: Hair Design
licenseCosmetology: Nail Technology
license 3-6 months
Dairy Operator, Vat Pasteurizer
licenseDairy Operator, Vat Pasteurizer
licenseDental Assistant Certification
certification 1-3 months after completing requirements
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentists, General
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitians, Licensed
license 3-6 months
Electrician, Signmaker Apprentice
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Electrician, Signmaker Apprentice
licenseElevator Mechanic Apprentice
licenseEmergency Medical Responder (EMR)
license 12-18 months
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic
license 3-6 months
Engineer, Licensed Professional
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Escrow Agents
licenseEscrow Agents
licenseEscrow Agents
licenseFarm Labor Contractor
license 2-4 weeks
Farm Labor Contractor
licenseFood Handler Cards
licenseFuneral Service Practitioner Apprentice
licenseGeologists, Registered (RG)
registrationHearing Aid Specialist
licenseHemodialysis Technician
licenseHome Inspector, Certified (CCB)
certification 4-8 weeks
Home Inspector, Certified (CCB)
certificationInsurance Producers (Agents), Resident
license Est. $250 4-8 weeks
Investment Adviser Representative
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Land Surveyor, Licensed Professional
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect in Training (LAIT)
licenseLoan Originators
license 1-3 months
Locksmith, Oregon Certified (CCB)
certificationMarriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapist - Active
license Est. $350 3-5 months
Medication Aides, Certified
certificationMembership Camping Contract Brokers
license Est. $500 3-6 months
Midwife, Direct Entry
licenseNurse Practitioners
license 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nurses, Licensed Practical
license 12-18 months
Nurses, Registered
registration Est. $450 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nursing Assistants, Certified (CNA 1)
certificationNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Oregon Notary Public Commission
license 2-4 weeks
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,180 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Physicians, Podiatric
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physicians, Podiatric
licensePilot, River or Bar
licensePlumber Apprentice
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Private Investigator
license 4-8 weeks
Private Security Professionals
licensePsychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Real Estate Appraiser
license Varies by level
Real Estate Brokers
licenseReal Estate Brokers
licenseReal Estate Brokers
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Respiratory Therapist
license 2-4 months after program completion
School Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
School Counselor
licenseSchool Counselor
licenseSchool Social Worker
license Est. $555 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Shorthand Reporter, Certified
certificationSpeech Language Pathologists
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
licenseTattoo artist
licenseTeacher, Charter School Registration
registration Est. $550 4-5 years (including degree)
Vehicle Appraiser Certificate
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Veterinarians
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)