Professional Licenses in Louisiana
Louisiana requires licenses for 89 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseArchitect
licenseArchitect, Landscape
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseCalibration Technician, Dairy Industry
licenseCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractor
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseContractor
licenseCosmetologist or Beauctician or Beauty Operator
license Est. $200 9-14 months
Cosmetologist or Beauctician or Beauty Operator
licenseCounselor, Mental Health
licenseCourt Reporter (Shorthand)
licenseDental Hygientist
licenseDental Hygientist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist, General
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dentist, General
licenseDietitian or Nutritionist
licenseDietitian or Nutritionist
licenseEngineer, Professional
licenseFuneral Director
licenseGaming, Casino and Video Occupations
licenseHearing Aid Specialists
licenseHome Inspectors
licenseHome Inspectors
licenseInsurance Producer
licenseInsurance Producer
license Est. $275 4-8 weeks
Interior Designer
licenseLocksmiths and Safe Repairers
licenseMaritime Occupations
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $350 2-4 months
Medical (gas Vacuum System Verifier)
licenseMidwives (Licensed)
licenseNotary (Public)
licenseNurse Practitioner
licenseNurse, Licensed Practical (LPN)
license 12-18 months
Nurse, Registered
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nurse, School
licenseNurses's Assistant, Certified (CNA)
certificationNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapist Assistant
licenseOptometrist
licenseParamedic (EMT)
licenseParamedic (EMT)
licensePerfusionist
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
licensePharmacy Technician
licensePhlebotomist
licensePhlebotomist
licensePhysical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist (Assistant)
licensePhysician or Medical Doctor
licensePhysician's Assistant
licensePlumber, Journeyman
licensePlumber, Journeyman
license 4-5 years (8,000 hours) apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator
licensePsychologist
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Salesperson
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational
licenseRehabilitation Counselor, Vocational
licenseRespiratory Therapist
licenseRespossession Agent
licenseRespossession Agent
licenseSecurity Officer
licenseSocial Worker (Licensed Clinical)
license Est. $505 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech Pathologist
licenseSubstance Abuse Counselor, Board Certified
certificationSubstance Abuse Counselor, Board Certified
certificationSurveyor, Professional Land
licenseSurveyor, Professional Land
licenseTeacher, Primary and Secondary Certification
certification Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)
Veterinarian (Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine)
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)