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Sort and compare athletic trainer licensing requirements side-by-side across all 50 states.
| State | Credential | Licensed | Regulation | BOC | Compact | Dry Needling | CE Hours | Fees | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | Yes | 25 | $550 | March 2026 |
| Alaska(AK) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $675 | March 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | Yes | 50 | $675 | March 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | L.A.T. (Licensed Athletic Trainer) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $575 | March 2026 |
| California(CA) | ATC | No | Not Regulated — confirmed by absence of any California regulatory agency in NATA directory and BOC FAQ stating California does not have licensure | Yes | No | No | — | $375 | March 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | RAT | Yes | Registration | Yes | No | No | 75 | $475 | March 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 10 | $775 | March 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 40 | $575 | March 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 40 | $695 | March 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | Yes | 24 | $580 | March 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $575 | March 2026 |
| Hawaii(HI) | RAT | Yes | Registration | Yes | No | No | 75 | $520 | March 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $525 | March 2026 |
| Illinois(IL) | Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | Yes | 40 | $550 | March 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | LAT (Licensed Athletic Trainer) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 40 | $475 | March 2026 |
| Iowa(IA) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $550 | March 2026 |
| Kansas(KS) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $575 | March 2026 |
| Kentucky(KY) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | Yes | 50 | $575 | March 2026 |
| Louisiana(LA) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $575 | March 2026 |
| Maine(ME) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $475 | March 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | Yes | 40 | $825 | March 2026 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 30 | $675 | March 2026 |
| Michigan(MI) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 75 | $525 | March 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | RAT | Yes | Registration | Yes | No | No | 50 | $525 | March 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $525 | March 2026 |
| Missouri(MO) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 40 | $475 | March 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $575 | March 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | LAT (Licensed Athletic Trainer) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $550 | March 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | Yes | 50 | $675 | March 2026 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $595 | March 2026 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $595 | March 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $575 | March 2026 |
| New York(NY) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 45 | $691 | March 2026 |
| North Carolina(NC) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | Yes | 25 | $575 | March 2026 |
| North Dakota(ND) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $575 | March 2026 |
| Ohio(OH) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $505 | March 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | LAT (Licensed Athletic Trainer) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $525 | March 2026 |
| Oregon(OR) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $575 | March 2026 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | CAT | Yes | Certification | Yes | No | No | 50 | $475 | March 2026 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | LAT (Licensed Athletic Trainer) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $485 | March 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | LAT (Licensed Athletic Trainer) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $575 | March 2026 |
| South Dakota(SD) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $525 | March 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $575 | March 2026 |
| Texas(TX) | LAT (Licensed Athletic Trainer) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 40 | $695 | March 2026 |
| Utah(UT) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $499 | March 2026 |
| Vermont(VT) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $525 | March 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | LAT (Licensed Athletic Trainer) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $640 | March 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 25 | $725 | March 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | LAT (Licensed Athletic Trainer) | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | Yes | 50 | $525 | March 2026 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 40 | $531 | March 2026 |
| Wyoming(WY) | LAT | Yes | Licensure | Yes | No | No | 50 | $575 | March 2026 |