Professional Licenses in Maine
Maine requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Accountant, Certified Public
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Acupuncturist
licenseAlcohol & Drug Counselor (Certified)
certificationAppraiser, General, State Certified
certificationAppraiser, Real Estate
licenseAppraiser, Real Estate
licenseArchitect
licenseAuctioneer, Nonresident
licenseAuctioneer, Resident
licenseAudiologist
licenseBarber
license Est. $245 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Inspector
licenseBoiler Operator, Permit
permitBoiler Operator, Permit
permitBoxing Manager
licenseCertified Nursing Assistants
certificationChiropractor
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $175 9-14 months
Counselor, Clinical
licenseCounselor, Clinical
licenseCounselor, Clinical
licenseCounselor, Marriage & Family (Conditional)
licenseCredit Reporting Agency (Credit Bureau) Operator
licenseDental Hygienist (and Temporary)
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dental Radiographer
licenseDentist (and Temporary)
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
licenseElectrician, Master
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elevator Contractor
licenseElevator Mechanic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
licenseEngineer, Professional (All Disciplines)
licenseFuneral Director and Practitioner (Inactive)
licenseGeologist
licenseHearing Aid Dealer/Fitter Trainee (Temporary)
licenseHerbal Formulations, Custom-made Chinese
licenseInterior Designer, Certified
certificationInvestment Advisor
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLandscape Architect
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Nail Technician
licenseNaturopathic Acupuncture
licenseNurse Midwife (Advanced Practice RN)
licenseNurse Practitioner, Certified (Advanced Practice RN)
certificationNurse, Licensed Practical
license 12-18 months
Nurse, Registered
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist, Temporary
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOil Burner Technician, Journeyman
licenseOptometrist
licensePesticide Applicator-Master, Commercial
licensePesticide Applicator, Commercial
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technicians
licensePhysical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapy Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePlumber, Trainee
license Trainee through master pathway
Podiatrist
licenseProfessional Investigator
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseReal Estate Broker/Designated Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker/Designated Broker
licenseReal Estate Brokerage Agency
licenseReal Estate Sales Agent
licenseReal Estate Sales Agent
license Est. $275 4-8 weeks
Real Estate Sales Agent
license Est. $300 2-3 months
Real Estate Sales Agent
licenseRespiratory Care Therapist
licenseSchool Counselor
licenseSchool Psychologist
licenseSecurity Guard, Private
licenseSocial Worker, Licensed
license Est. $455 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech-Language Pathologist
licenseSpeech-Language Pathology Assistant
licenseTattoo Artist
licenseTeacher (various primary, secondary and adult)
license Est. $500 4-5 years (including degree)
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)