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Sort and compare fire alarm technician (nicet) licensing requirements side-by-side across all 50 states.
| State | State Lic. | NICET Req. | CE Hours | Total Fees | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | Yes | Yes | 0 | $250-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| Alaska(AK) | Yes | Yes | 0 | Varies; includes state permit and NICET certification fees | high | March 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | Yes | No | 0 | $500-$900 | high | March 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | Yes | No | 0 | $250-$500 | high | March 2026 |
| California(CA) | Yes | No | 0 | $650-$1,000 | high | March 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | No | No | 0 | Varies by local jurisdiction | high | March 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | Yes | No | 0 | $300-$500 | high | March 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | Yes | Yes | 0 | $300-$600 | high | March 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | Yes | No | 0 | Varies; contact DLCP for current fee schedule | high | March 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | Yes | No | 6 | $200-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | Yes | Yes | 0 | $300-$600 | high | March 2026 |
| Hawaii(HI) | Yes | Yes | 0 | $250-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | Yes | No | 0 | $200-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| Illinois(IL) | Yes | No | 0 | $350-$700 | high | March 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | Yes | No | 0 | $150-$450 | high | March 2026 |
| Iowa(IA) | Yes | No | 0 | $200-$500 | high | March 2026 |
| Kansas(KS) | No | No | 0 | Varies significantly by jurisdiction | high | March 2026 |
| Kentucky(KY) | Yes | Yes | 6 | $200-$350 | high | March 2026 |
| Louisiana(LA) | Yes | No | 8 | $200-$500 | high | March 2026 |
| Maine(ME) | Yes | No | 0 | $150-$300 | high | March 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | Yes | No | 0 | $200-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | Yes | No | 0 | $300-$600 | high | March 2026 |
| Michigan(MI) | Yes | Yes | 0 | $200-$350 | high | March 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | Yes | No | 0 | $200-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | Yes | No | 12 | $250-$500 | high | March 2026 |
| Missouri(MO) | No | No | 0 | Varies by local jurisdiction | high | March 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | Yes | No | 0 | $175-$325 | high | March 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | Yes | No | 0 | $250-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | Yes | No | 0 | $350-$700 | high | March 2026 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | No | No | 0 | Minimal at state level | high | March 2026 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | Yes | Yes | 0 | $500-$900 | high | March 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | Yes | No | 0 | $150-$300 | high | March 2026 |
| New York(NY) | Yes | No | 0 | $485-$700 | high | March 2026 |
| North Carolina(NC) | Yes | Yes | 0 | $300-$600 | high | March 2026 |
| North Dakota(ND) | Yes | No | 0 | $150-$300 | high | March 2026 |
| Ohio(OH) | Yes | No | 0 | $85-$185 | high | March 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | Yes | No | 0 | $100-$250 | high | March 2026 |
| Oregon(OR) | Yes | No | 24 | $150-$300 | high | March 2026 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | No | No | 0 | Varies by local jurisdiction | high | March 2026 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | Yes | No | 0 | $150-$300 | high | March 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | Yes | No | 0 | $250-$500 | high | March 2026 |
| South Dakota(SD) | Yes | No | 0 | $50-$200 | high | March 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | Yes | No | 16 | $300-$500 | high | March 2026 |
| Texas(TX) | Yes | No | 0 | $100-$300 | high | March 2026 |
| Utah(UT) | Yes | No | 0 | $175-$350 | high | March 2026 |
| Vermont(VT) | Yes | No | 8 | $150-$300 | high | March 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | Yes | No | 0 | $200-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | Yes | No | 24 | $150-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | Yes | No | 0 | $100-$300 | high | March 2026 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | Yes | No | 0 | $150-$400 | high | March 2026 |
| Wyoming(WY) | Yes | No | 0 | $100-$200 | high | March 2026 |