Professional Licenses in California
California requires licenses for 92 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Accountants, Certified Public
certification Est. $2,630 5-7 years (including degree)
Adjuster, Independent Insurance
licenseApplicator License (Structural Pest Control)
licenseAsbestos Certification
certificationAudiology
licenseBail Agent
licenseBail Agent
licenseBarber
license Est. $325 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor
licenseBoiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + contractor licensing
California Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
licenseCertified Nurse Assistant
certificationCertified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate
certificationCertified Shorthand Reporters License
certificationChiropractor
licenseClinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseContact Lens Dispenser
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $175 9-14 months
Custom Upholsterer
licenseDental Assistant - Registered
registrationDoctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
licenseElevator Contractor
licenseEpinephrine Auto-injector Certification (EPI), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic License (EMT-P)
certificationEpinephrine Auto-injector Certification (EPI), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic License (EMT-P)
certificationEsthetician
licenseFuneral Director
licenseGeneral Engineering Contractor
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser License
licenseHome Health Aide Certification
certificationHospital Inspector Certification
certificationKinesiological Electromyography (KEMG) Certificate
license Est. $400 2-4 months
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLandscape Architect, Licensed
licenseLandscape Architect, Licensed
licenseLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
license Est. $849 6-8 years (MSW + supervised experience) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Psychologist
licenseLicensed Vocational Nurse
license Est. $700 12-24 months
Locksmith Company License
licenseLow Voltage Systems Contractor
license Est. $700 4-6 years
Manager of Athletic Professionals
licenseMarriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), License
licenseMatchmakers
licenseMedical Laboratory Technician
licenseMental Health Counselors
licenseMental Health Counselors
licenseModerate Sedation Permit
permit 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Mortgage Loan Originator
licenseNaturopathic Doctor
licenseNaturopathic Doctor
licenseNurse Midwife
licenseNurse Practitioner
licenseNurse, Registered
registration Est. $549 2-4 years (education) + 2-3 months (licensing)
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometry License
licensePest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate
licensePest Control Dealer Designated Agent
licensePetroleum Engineer
licensePharmacist, Intern
license Est. $1,229 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
licensePhysical Therapist
license Est. $1,178 4-6 months (120 days processing)
Physician Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePrivate Investigator
licensePrivate Patrol Operator
licenseProfessional Geologist
licenseProperty Broker-Agent
license Est. $495 4-8 months
Property Taxes Appraiser Certification
certificationPsychiatric Technician
licensePublic Health Microbiologist
licenseReal Estate Appraisal License
licenseReal Estate Salesperson
license Est. $354 3-6 months
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Registration
registrationRegistered Dental Hygienist - Extended Functions (RDHEF)
registration 2-3 years (education) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
registrationRespiratory Care Practitioner
licenseRoofing Contractor
licenseSecurity Guard Registration
registrationSpeech-Language Pathology
licenseStock Agent (Insurance)
license Est. $4,800 2-6 weeks
Stock Agent (Insurance)
licenseTeacher Credentials
license Est. $650 4-5 years (including degree)
Technician's License
licenseTitle Marketing Representative
licenseVeterinarian
license Est. $950 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor
license Est. $1,100 4+ years (journeyman experience)