Licensed jobs in Indiana
Indiana: 7 occupations, 5 licensing agencies, and no state license for electricians and general contractors. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Indiana
Indiana licenses 5 of the 7 occupations below at the state level; electricians and general contractors are licensed only by cities or counties, if at all. Plumbers have the most levels here (5 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notary public | Notary Public 2 credentials in all | SOS | – | $751 | Every 8 years1 |
| Insurance agent | Resident Insurance Producer (lines: Life; Health; Life and Health; Property and Casualty; Personal Lines) 4 credentials in all | IDOI | Training 20 clock hours2 | $402 | Every 2 years3 |
| Plumber | Journeyman Plumber 5 credentials in all | Indiana Plumbing Commission | Training 4 years6 Experience 4 years6 | $306 | Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year6 |
| Electrician | No state license7 | – | – | – | – |
| Massage therapist | Massage Therapist | State Board of Massage Therapy | Training 625 clock hours8 | $1008 | – |
| Real estate agent | Real Estate Broker 2 credentials in all | Indiana Real Estate Commission | Training 90 clock hours10 | $6010 | Every 3 years10 |
| General contractor | No state license12 | – | – | – | – |
Licensing boards
5 agencies issue the Indiana licenses we cover:
- Indiana Plumbing Commission: plumbers
- Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI): insurance agents
- Indiana Secretary of State (SOS): notaries
- Indiana Real Estate Commission: real estate agents
- State Board of Massage Therapy: massage therapists
Moving to Indiana with a license
No Indiana board we cover publishes a list of accepted states for the main license. The boards for notaries publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Notary public | No reciprocity route1 |
| Insurance agent | Reciprocity agreements and Exam waiver45 |
| Plumber | License by endorsement and Reciprocity agreements6 |
| Massage therapist | Military service members and spouses9 |
| Real estate agent | License by endorsement and Military service members and spouses1011 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Indiana license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Start a BusinessIndiana Secretary of State (INBiz)Checked November 6, 2026
- Resident Licensing Requirements/GuidelinesIndiana Department of InsuranceChecked November 8, 2026
- Individual License Renewal Guidelines/RequirementsIndiana Department of InsuranceChecked November 7, 2026
- Non-Resident Agent LicensingIndiana Department of InsuranceChecked November 7, 2026
- Transferring Resident LicenseIndiana Department of InsuranceChecked November 7, 2026
- Plumbing Licensing InformationIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 7, 2026
- Contractor LicensesCity of Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
- PLA: Massage Therapy Licensing InformationIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 8, 2026
- PLA: Military ExperienceIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 5, 2026
- PLA: Real Estate Licensing InformationIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 5, 2026
- Military ExperienceIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 5, 2026
- IN.gov | Business Owner's GuideState of Indiana (IN.gov)Checked November 5, 2026