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LicenseMap is a free reference tool that compiles professional licensing requirements from official state sources for all 50 US states and the District of Columbia. We currently cover 130+ licensed professions — from healthcare and trades to real estate, education, and financial services. You can browse the full list on our homepage.
Our goal is simple: give anyone considering a professional license one place to find source-linked and date-stamped licensing information about what it takes to get licensed in their state.
Every state's data goes through a rigorous verification process:
We start with the official state licensing board website — the authoritative source for every requirement, fee, and process. Examples include TREC (Texas), DRE (California), and DBPR (Florida).
We aim to cross-reference data against multiple secondary sources where available, typically established education providers like Kaplan, Colibri Group, and Aceable Agent. These companies have strong incentives to maintain accuracy because they sell courses based on these requirements.
When sources disagree, we don't hide it. We flag the conflict prominently, record both values, and note which source we believe is more current. For example, a recent fee change might be reflected on the official board site but not yet updated on education provider sites.
Each data point receives a confidence score: "high" (all sources agree), "medium" (minor discrepancy noted), or "low" (sources conflict, needs verification). This helps you assess the reliability of each piece of information.
Every source is recorded with two dates: the source's own publication/update date (if visible), and the date we accessed it. This transparency lets you see exactly how current each piece of information is.
Licensing requirements change slowly — most states update fees and requirements annually or less frequently. We regularly review and update state licensing data, prioritizing states where sources are oldest. When we become aware of a significant change (such as a fee increase or hour requirement change), we update the affected state as soon as possible.
The “Last verified” date on each state page tells you when we last confirmed all data points for that state. Individual source dates tell you when each source was last updated.
LicenseMap exists to make it easier to understand professional licensing requirements across all 50 states. We organize licensing information — fees, education, exams, timelines, and reciprocity — into a consistent, comparable format so you can spend less time researching and more time getting licensed.
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