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Licensed jobs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma: 11 occupations, 8 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.

Last checked · 24 official sources

On this page
  1. Occupations we cover in Oklahoma
  2. Licensing boards
  3. Moving to Oklahoma with a license
  4. Check a license
  5. Sources

Occupations we cover in Oklahoma

Oklahoma 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 (10 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.

OccupationMain licenseBoardTraining or experienceApplication feeRenewal
CosmetologistCosmetologist (Cosmetology license, chemical or non-chemical)
3 credentials in all		OSBCBTraining 1,000 clock hours1––
Notary publicNotary Public
2 credentials in all		SOS––Every 4 years2
Registered nurse (RN)Registered Nurse (R.N.) — single-state license (Oklahoma only)
2 credentials in all		OBN–$853Every 2 years4
Insurance agentResident Producer (Insurance Producer)
4 credentials in all		OID–$607Every 2 years7
PlumberJourneyman Plumber (unlimited)
6 credentials in all		CIBExperience 3 years9$2510Every year9
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Long Term Care Aide, Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry
6 credentials in all		OSDHTraining 75 clock hours12–Every 2 years12
ElectricianUnlimited Electrical Journeyman
10 credentials in all		CIBExperience 8,000 hours13$2514Every year15
Security guardSecurity Guard License (unarmed)
4 credentials in all		CLEETTraining 20 clock hours18$501Every 3 years1
Massage therapistMassage Therapist LicenseOSBCBTraining 500 clock hours1$10019Every 2 years19
Real estate agentSales Associate
4 credentials in all		ORECTraining 90 clock hours21$3521Every 36 months21
General contractorNo state license24––––

Licensing boards

8 agencies issue the Oklahoma licenses we cover:

  • Construction Industries Board (CIB): plumbers and electricians
  • Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH): nursing assistants
  • Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (OSBCB): cosmetologists and massage therapists
  • Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID): insurance agents
  • Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET): security guards
  • Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC): real estate agents
  • Oklahoma Secretary of State (SOS): notaries
  • Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN): registered nurses

Moving to Oklahoma with a license

For plumbers, electricians and real estate agents, the Oklahoma board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.

OccupationRoutes the board publishes
CosmetologistLicense by endorsement1
Notary publicNo reciprocity route2
Registered nurse (RN)Universal license recognition, Interstate compact privilege, Temporary license or permit and Military service members and spouses563
Insurance agentExam waiver8
PlumberReciprocity agreements and Exam waiver1110
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)License by endorsement and Exam waiver12
ElectricianReciprocity agreements and Other route1617
Security guardReciprocity agreements and Exam waiver1
Massage therapistLicense by endorsement20
Real estate agentReciprocity agreements and Exam waiver2223

Check a license

Every board above runs its own license search. The Oklahoma 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.

  1. Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 (complete title PDF) - excerpt 59 O.S. 199 to 199.21Oklahoma LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  2. SB 1028 (2025) enrolled — amends 49 O.S. 1, 2 (notaries)Oklahoma LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  3. OAC Title 485 rules unofficial agency copy 2026Oklahoma Board of NursingDated July 11, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  4. Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act 59 O.S. 567.1 et seq. (agency copy 2026)Oklahoma Board of NursingDated November 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  5. Universal licensing RN LPN US educatedOklahoma Board of NursingDated February 22, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  6. Nurse Licensure CompactOklahoma Board of NursingDated June 3, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  7. Oklahoma Statutes Title 36 (compiled) - Oklahoma Producer Licensing Act, 36 O.S. 1435.1-1435.41Oklahoma LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
  8. Resident State ChangeOklahoma Insurance DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
  9. Enrolled HB 3462 (2026)Oklahoma LegislatureDated November 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  10. OAC 158:30 Plumbing Industry RegulationsConstruction Industries BoardDated October 1, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  11. Arkansas Plumbing Reciprocity AgreementConstruction Industries BoardDated December 2, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  12. OAC 310:677 Nurse Aide Training and Certification (OSDH PDF 09.2023)Oklahoma State Department of HealthDated September 11, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  13. Become an Electrical JourneymanConstruction Industries BoardDated September 15, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  14. Electrical license application (updated May 2022)Construction Industries BoardChecked November 7, 2026
  15. Title 59 Electrical License Act Eff 11-1-2025 (CIB compilation of 59 O.S. 1680 et seq.)Construction Industries BoardChecked November 7, 2026
  16. Guidelines for Electrical License Through ReciprocityConstruction Industries BoardDated March 21, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  17. OAC Title 158 Chapter 40 Electrical Industry (CIB PDF)Construction Industries BoardDated July 11, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  18. Private Security Training and TestingCouncil on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET)Dated April 17, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  19. OSBCB Rules and Regulations and Statutes book (OAC Title 175) effective December 1, 2025Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and BarberingDated December 1, 2025Checked November 8, 2026
  20. OSBCB Form 321 Application for Individual Massage Therapist LicenseOklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and BarberingChecked November 7, 2026
  21. Oklahoma Real Estate License Code and Rules, 2026 Edition, effective November 1, 2026Oklahoma Real Estate CommissionDated November 1, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  22. Nonresident AgreementsOklahoma Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  23. SA or BA Application Process 2024Oklahoma Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  24. Construction Industries Board home (Oklahoma General Contractors Statement)Oklahoma Construction Industries BoardChecked November 6, 2026