Professional Licenses in Vermont
Vermont requires licenses for 91 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
registration 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Applied Behavior Analyst
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Applied Behavior Analyst
licenseArchitect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Designer
licenseAsbestos Inspector
licenseAsbestos Inspector
licenseAsbestos Planner
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Athletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Auto Damage Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Bail Bond Agent
licenseBail Bond Agent
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 6-9 months (including barber school)
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector
licenseCertified Apprentice Addiction Professional
certification 1-3 years (apprentice level)
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
certification 18+ months
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
certification 1-3 months
Certified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractic Physician
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Chiropractic Physician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Commercial Driver
license 2-6 weeks
Contractor, Residential
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $275 9-14 months
Dairy Technician
licenseDental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
license 3-6 months
Educator
license Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)
Electrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elevator or Lift Mechanic
licenseEmergency Generator Installer
license 2-4 weeks
Emergency Medical Services Practitioner
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Services Practitioner
licenseEsthetician
license 4-8 months
Funeral Director
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLead Inspector I Technician
licenseLicensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor
licenseLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Licensed Master Social Worker
license Est. $505 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Nursing Assistant
licenseLicensed Nursing Assistant
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Licensed Private Investigator and/or Security Guard
licenseLife Settlement Broker
license Est. $250 4-8 weeks
Massage Therapist, Bodyworker, or Touch Professional
licenseMidwife
licenseMixed Martial Arts Promoter
licenseNail Technician
license 2-4 months
Naturopathic Physician
licenseNotary Public
license 2-4 weeks
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOil Burner Installer
licenseOptician
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedics
license 12-18 months
Pesticide Applicator, Commercial
license 1-3 months
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,080 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
Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licenseProfessional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Psychologist - Master
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Psychologist - Master
licensePublic Adjuster
license 1-3 months
Radiologic Technologist (Radiography)
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $275 1-3 months
Registered Certified Dental Assistant
certification 1-3 months after passing DANB exam
Registered Nurse
registration Est. $390 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Care Practitioner
license 2-4 months after program completion
Speech-Language Pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Tattooist Operator
licenseTitle Agent
licenseTransitory Licensed Private Investigator
license 4-8 weeks
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)