Licensed jobs in Maine
Maine: 11 occupations, 9 licensing agencies, and no state license for 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 Maine
Maine licenses 10 of the 11 occupations below at the state level; general contractors is licensed only by cities or counties, if at all. Electricians have the most levels here (6 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetologist 3 credentials in all | Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation | Training 1,500 clock hours1 | $202 | Every year3 |
| Notary public | Notary Public 2 credentials in all | SOS | – | $507 | Every 7 years8 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Professional Nurse (RN) single-state (Maine only) license 2 credentials in all | Maine State Board of Nursing | Training 2 years10 | $7511 | Every 2 years12 |
| Insurance agent | Insurance Producer 2 credentials in all | Maine Bureau of Insurance | – | $1516 | Every 2 years17 |
| Plumber | Journeyman Plumber 4 credentials in all | Plumbers' Examining Board | Experience 4,000 hours20 | $2002 | Every 2 years20 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), listed on the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers 2 credentials in all | DLC | Training 130 clock hours22 Experience 8 hours22 | – | Every 24 months22 |
| Electrician | Journeyman Electrician 6 credentials in all | Electricians' Examining Board | Training 576 clock hours24 Experience 8,000 hours24 | $1502 | Every 2 years2 |
| Security guard | Contract Security Company License | MSP | – | $10027 | Every year28 |
| Massage therapist | Massage Therapist | Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation | Training 500 clock hours30 | $4031 | Every year32 |
| Real estate agent | Real Estate Sales Agent 3 credentials in all | MREC | Training 55 clock hours34 | $1002 | Every 2 years35 |
| General contractor | No state license37 | – | – | – | – |
Licensing boards
9 agencies issue the Maine licenses we cover:
- Electricians' Examining Board: electricians
- Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation: cosmetologists and massage therapists
- Plumbers' Examining Board: plumbers
- Maine State Board of Nursing: registered nurses and nursing assistants
- Maine Real Estate Commission (MREC): real estate agents
- Maine Secretary of State (SOS): notaries
- Maine Bureau of Insurance: insurance agents
- Maine State Police (MSP): security guards
- DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC): nursing assistants
Moving to Maine with a license
For registered nurses and electricians, the Maine board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for security guards 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 |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit and Military service members and spouses456 |
| Notary public | Other route9 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit and Interstate compact privilege131415 |
| Insurance agent | Reciprocity agreements and Exam waiver1819 |
| Plumber | Reciprocity agreements21 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement23 |
| Electrician | Reciprocity agreements and License by endorsement2526 |
| Security guard | No reciprocity route29 |
| Massage therapist | License by endorsement33 |
| Real estate agent | License by endorsement36 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Maine 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.
- 32 M.R.S. §14226 Qualifications; cosmetologyMaine Legislature (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)Dated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 02-041 CMR ch. 10 Establishment of License Fees (2025-212 AMD)Maine Secretary of State (Department of Professional and Financial Regulation rules)Dated October 27, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing - Individual LicensesMaine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Barbering and Cosmetology LicensingChecked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §14231 Examination eligibility for out-of-state applicantsMaine Legislature (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)Dated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §14230 Temporary licenseMaine Legislature (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)Dated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Temporary License for Active Duty Service Members, Veterans and SpousesMaine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Barbering and Cosmetology LicensingChecked November 7, 2026
- 5 M.R.S. §87Maine LegislatureChecked November 6, 2026
- 4 M.R.S. §1922Maine LegislatureChecked November 6, 2026
- Notaries Public Frequently Asked QuestionsMaine Secretary of StateChecked November 6, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §2201Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- RN Exam Licensure Requirements 6.2026Maine State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §2206Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Endorsement - RN Requirements rev 7.2025Maine State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §2103Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §2173Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Fee Schedule (Maine Bureau of Insurance)Maine Bureau of InsuranceChecked November 7, 2026
- 24-A M.R.S. §1482Maine State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- 24-A M.R.S. §1420-GMaine State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- 24-A M.R.S. §1420-HMaine State LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
- Plumbers' Examining Board - Individual LicensesMaine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Plumbers' Examining BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §3504-AMaine State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- CNA Registry Frequently Asked QuestionsMaine DHHS Division of Licensing and CertificationChecked November 7, 2026
- CNA Registry (Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers)Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and CertificationChecked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §1202-B Issuance and scope of licensesMaine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Journeyman Electrician, Senior Journeyman ElectricianMaine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Electricians' Examining BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- 02-318 CMR ch. 180 Licensure by EndorsementMaine Secretary of State (rules of the Electricians' Examining Board)Dated July 22, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §9407Maine Legislature (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)Dated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §9408Maine Legislature (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)Dated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §9409Maine Legislature (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)Dated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 02-041 CMR ch. 300 Massage Therapists: Licensure/Registration RequirementsMaine Secretary of StateDated June 26, 1999Checked November 8, 2026
- Massage Therapist license description, fees and renewalOffice of Professional and Occupational Regulation (Maine)Checked November 7, 2026
- 32 MRSA 14306-F Terms of licenseMaine State Legislature (Revisor of Statutes)Checked November 7, 2026
- 32 MRSA 14306-H Licensure by endorsementMaine State Legislature (Revisor of Statutes)Checked November 8, 2026
- The Sales Agent CourseMaine Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)Dated May 21, 2026Checked November 5, 2026
- 32 M.R.S. §13200Maine LegislatureChecked November 5, 2026
- Individual LicensesMaine Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)Checked November 6, 2026
- maine.govMaine Office of the Attorney GeneralChecked November 5, 2026