Professional Licenses in New York
New York requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAEM Certified Planner - AgMKT
certificationArchitect
licenseAsbestos Handler
licenseAsbestos Handler
licenseAthlete Agent
licenseAudiologist
licenseBackflow Prevention Device Tester
licenseBail Bond Agent
licenseBarber
license Est. $255 6-9 months (including barber school)
Boiler Inspector
licenseCertified Athletic Trainer
certificationCertified EMS Provider (CFR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-CC, EMT-Paramedic)
certificationCertified EMS Provider (CFR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-CC, EMT-Paramedic)
certificationCertified Interior Designer
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,350 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Shorthand Reporter
certificationChiropractor
licenseClinical Nurse Specialist
license Est. $450 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseCosmetologist, Natural Hairstylist, Esthetician, Nail Specialist, Waxing
license Est. $175 6-12 months
Cosmetologist, Natural Hairstylist, Esthetician, Nail Specialist, Waxing
licenseCrane Operator
licenseCredentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
licenseCredentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
licenseDental Hygienist
licenseDental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian-Nutritionist
licenseElevator Mechanic
licenseFuneral Director
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser
licenseHome Health Aide
licenseHome Inspector
licenseHome Inspector
licenseInsurance Broker, Property & Casualty
licenseInsurance Broker, Property & Casualty
licenseInsurance Consultant, General
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLandscape Architect
licenseLicensed Clinical Social Worker
license Est. $580 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
licenseLicensed Mental Health Counselor
licenseLicensed Mental Health Counselor
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Licensed Radiological Technologist
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $500 6-12 months
Midwife
licenseMilk Laboratory Technician
licenseMortgage Loan Originator
licenseNail Specialty Trainee
licenseNotary Public
licenseNurse Practitioner
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapist Assistant
licenseOphthalmic Dispenser
licenseOptometrist
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,280 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePhysician
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePodiatrist
licensePolysomnographic Technologist
licensePrivate Investigator
licenseProfessional Engineer
licenseProfessional Geologist
licensePsychologist
licensePublic Insurance Adjuster
licensePublic School Administrator
licensePublic School Teacher
license Est. $550 4-5 years (including degree)
Public Vessel Operator
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Salesperson
license Est. $175 2-4 months
Registered Pharmacy Technician
registrationRespiratory Therapist
licenseSecurity Guard
licenseSpeech - Language Pathologist, Audiologist
licenseTitle Insurance Agent
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Title Insurance Agent
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)