Professional Licenses in Kentucky
Kentucky requires licenses for 92 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseApprentice Auctioneer
licenseApprentice Cosmetologist
license Est. $175 10-16 months
Apprentice Ophthalmic Dispenser
licenseArchitect
licenseAssociate Appraiser
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseBroker
licenseBroker
licenseCertified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
certificationCertified Interior Designer
certificationCertified Lead Hazard Detection and Abatement Inspector
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Public Accountant
certificationCertified Social Worker
certification Est. $455 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Certified Water Well Driller
certificationChiropractor
licenseCircuit Court Clerk
licenseDental Assistant
licenseDental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dialysis Technician Credential
licenseDietitian and Nutritionist Dual
licenseElectrical Contractor
licenseElectrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elevator Inspector
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
licenseEsthetician
licenseFuneral Director and Embalmer
licenseGeneral Blaster's License
licenseGeneral Pest and Termite Worker
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Apprentice
licenseHome Inspector
licenseHome Inspector
licenseHome Inspector
licenseInsurance Adjuster/Apprentice Adjuster
licenseInsurance Agent
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLandfill Operator
licenseLicensed Commercial Driver (CDL)
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
license Est. $265 12-18 months
Licensed Psychologist
licenseLicensed Respiratory Therapist
licenseLimited Certified Radiation Operator (Diagnostic X-Ray)
certificationMarriage and Family Therapist
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Mortgage Individuals (Loan Officers, Mortgage Brokers)
licenseNail Technician
licenseNurse Anesthetist (APRN)
licenseNurse Practitioner (APRN)
licenseNurse, Clinical Specialist (APRN)
licenseOccupational Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
licenseParamedic
licensePesticide Distributor
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technicians
licensePhysical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePlumber, Journeyman
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator
licenseProfessional Engineer
licenseProfessional Geologist
licenseProfessional Landscape Architect
licenseRegistered Firm Branch
registration Est. $200 6-12 months
Registered Nurse
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Residential Real Estate Appraiser
licenseSales Associate
license Est. $350 2-4 months
School Guidance Counselor
licenseSecurities Agent
licenseSecurities Agent
licenseSecurities Agent
licenseSecurities-Investment Adviser Representative
licenseSpeech-Language Pathologist
licenseSurgical Assistant
licenseTattoo Artists, Body Piercers, and Ear Piercers
licenseTeacher Certification
certification Est. $400 4-5 years (including degree)
Temporary Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst
licenseTemporary Registered Telehealth Health Care Provider - HIS
registrationVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)