State Licensure Boards
If your profession requires you to be licensed, it鈥檚 important to know that every state sets its own rules about what license is needed and the requirements for obtaining licensure.
This page will help you find licensing agencies in each state to learn more about licensure requirements for your profession.
Why Licensure Varies by State
Some states have one agency that handles many professions, while others have separate boards for each one (like teaching, nursing)
Some professions have different rules based on where you work. For example, working in a K-12 school may require a separate license.
Students from out-of-state may need to meet extra requirements when applying for licensure, especially if completing learning placements.
Find Your State's Licensing Agency
Below, you’ll find links to licensing boards in each state. You can visit these sites to help you understand what education, training, or tests you need to satisfy licensure requirements. Additionally, you can find information on the application process and contact information for licensing agencies in your state.
Licensing requirements can change over time, so always check for the most up-to-date information from state licensing boards.
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Below is a list of all state licensing boards for athletic training. Athletic training is regulated in all states besides California.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Athletic training is not regulated in California
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Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Below are links to each state’s licensing board(s) for audiology and speech-language pathology (SLP). Both professions are regulated in all states.
In most states, one board oversees both audiology and SLP. When a state uses separate boards or separate webpages (often for audiology), we note that below.
Some states license school-based audiologists and SLPs through the educator licensing agency. Refer to the Education section for details.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology
Connecticut
Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Below are links to each state’s licensing board(s) for clinical mental health counseling, marriage, couples, and family counseling/therapy, and rehabilitation counseling. These professions are regulated in all states.
In many states, one board oversees both clinical mental health counseling and marriage, couples, and family counseling/therapy. When a state uses a separate board or a separate webpage for each counseling area, we note that below.
When a state requires a supervisor license or approval, it is handled by the same board for that profession. Rehabilitation counseling is regulated by the same board as mental health counseling in all states, and school counseling is usually licensed through the state’s educator licensing agency. Refer to the Education section for details.
Alabama
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Alaska
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Connecticut
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marital and Family Therapy
Delaware
District of Columbia
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Idaho
Illinois
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Minnesota
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Mississippi
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Missouri
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
New Mexico
New York
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
North Carolina
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
North Dakota
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Utah
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Below are links to each state’s licensing board for counseling psychology. Psychologist licensure is required in all states.
School psychologists are usually licensed or certified by the state’s educator licensing agency. See the Education section for details.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Below are links to each state’s licensing board for dietetics. While most states require a state license to practice, some do not. However, these states still protect certain titles (like “Registered Dietitian”) or apply consumer-protection rules. Check each state’s page for more details.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Not currently regulated
Arkansas
California
Not currently regulated
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Not currently regulated
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Not currently regulated
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Not currently regulated
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or “drones,” are regulated by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Additionally, some government agencies may also have their own rules about using drones.
For official requirements, please see the .
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Below are links to each state’s educator licensing agency for K–12 roles, including initial teacher licensure/endorsements, school administration/leadership, special education, and school personnel/pupil services.
In every state, working in K–12 schools usually requires a state license or certificate from the education department or educator licensing board. Some school-based roles—such as school counseling, school psychology, educational interpreting, speech-language pathology, audiology, and nursing—may also need a separate license from a health or professional board. Requirements vary by state, so check which agency (or agencies) regulate your role.
For help with educator licensure, visit the Office of Educator Licensure and contact Dr. Charles Warren, University Licensure Officer, at Charles.Warren@unco.edu.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Below are links to each state’s licensing board for nursing. Clinical nursing requires a license in every state.
School nursing requirements can differ from clinical settings. Some states license school nurses through the nursing board, while others use the educator licensing agency. See the Education section for details.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Below are links to each state’s osteopathic medicine licensing agency. Osteopathic doctors are licensed in every state.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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Conneticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Have Questions?
If your profession or state isn’t listed, or if you’re having trouble finding what you need, we’re here to help. Please email us at Licensure@unco.edu and we’ll gladly help you find the right information!