Professional Licenses in Ohio
Ohio requires licenses for 86 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAirframe, Power Plant, or Repairer License
licenseArchitect
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 12-15 months (including barber school)
Captain's License
licenseCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
certificationCertified School Counselor
certificationCertified Water or Wastewater Operator
certificationCertified Water or Wastewater Operator
certificationChiropractor
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseCosmetologist License
license Est. $200 9-14 months
Dental Assistant Radiographer License
licenseDental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dialysis Technicians
licenseDialysis Technicians
licenseDialysis Technicians
licenseDietitician
licenseElectrical Contractor
licenseElectrical Contractor
licenseElectrical Contractor
license Est. $350 4-5 years
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
licenseEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
licenseFire Safety Inspector
licenseFire Safety Inspector
licenseFuneral Director
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseHearing Aid Dealers and Fitters
licenseHigh School Teacher
license Est. $500 4-5 years (including degree)
Home Health Aide Competency
licenseHVAC Certificate
licenseInsurance Agent
licenseInsurance Agent
licenseInsurance Agent
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Insurance Agent
licenseInsurance Agent
licenseLandscape Architect
licenseLawyer
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license 12-18 months
Massage Therapist
license Est. $300 3-6 months
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptician
licenseOptometrist
licensePesticide License
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,180 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapy Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePlumber and Pipefitter License
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator
licenseProfessional Clinical Counselor
licenseProfessional Counselor
licenseProfessional Counselor
licenseProfessional Engineer
licensePsychologists
licensePublic Insurance Adjuster Certificate
licenseRadiologist Assistant
licenseRadiologist Assistant
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Sales
license Est. $250 3-5 months
Registered Nurse
registrationRegistered Nurse
registrationRegistered Nurse
registrationRegistered Nurse
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Care Professional
licenseSecurities Sales
licenseSecurity Guard License
licenseSocial Worker
license Est. $405 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech Language Pathologist
licenseStationary Steam Engineer
licenseSurveyor Intern
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)