Licensed jobs in Vermont
Vermont: 9 occupations, 6 licensing agencies. 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 Vermont
Vermont licenses 8 of the 9 occupations below at the state level; for general contractors the state credential we show is a registration, not a license. Security guards have the most levels here (5 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetologist 3 credentials in all | OPR | Training 1,000 clock hours1 | $1202 | Every 2 years2 |
| Notary public | Notary Public (commission) 2 credentials in all | OPR | – | $304 | Every 2 years5 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse (RN) — single-state license (Vermont only) 2 credentials in all | OPR | – | $756 | Every 2 years7 |
| Insurance agent | Producer License (resident) 4 credentials in all | DFR | – | $3013 | Every 2 years13 |
| Plumber | Journeyman Plumber 3 credentials in all | DFS | Experience 12,000 hours14 | $9014 | Every 2 years15 |
| Electrician | Journeyman Electrician 3 credentials in all | DFS | – | $11516 | Every 3 years17 |
| Security guard | Registered Investigative/Security Employee (UNARMED) 5 credentials in all | OPR | Training 8 clock hours19 | $702 | Every 2 years6 |
| Real estate agent | Real Estate Salesperson 2 credentials in all | Real Estate Commission | Training 40 clock hours20 | – | Every 2 years21 |
| General contractor | Residential Contractor - Business Registration 2 credentials in all | OPR | – | $25022 | Every 2 years23 |
Licensing boards
6 agencies issue the Vermont licenses we cover:
- Office of Professional Regulation (OPR): security guards and general contractors
- Division of Fire Safety (DFS): plumbers and electricians
- Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR): cosmetologists and notaries
- Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR): insurance agents
- Vermont State Board of Nursing (OPR): registered nurses
- Real Estate Commission: real estate agents
Moving to Vermont with a license
For electricians, the Vermont board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries, security guards and general contractors 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 and Universal license recognition31 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route5 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Interstate compact privilege, License by endorsement, Universal license recognition, Temporary license or permit and Military service members and spouses89101112 |
| Insurance agent | Exam waiver13 |
| Plumber | Reciprocity agreements, Universal license recognition and Exam waiver15 |
| Electrician | Reciprocity agreements and Universal license recognition1718 |
| Security guard | – |
| Real estate agent | License by endorsement and Exam waiver20 |
| General contractor | – |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Vermont 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.
- Barber, Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, Esthetician Application InstructionsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- Vermont LawsVermont General Assembly (Vermont Statutes Online)Checked November 7, 2026
- 26 V.S.A. chapter 6: Barbers and CosmetologistsVermont General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
- 26 V.S.A. chapter 103 Notaries Public (full text)Vermont General AssemblyDated October 20, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Notary FAQsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- OPR Initial Licensing/Renewal Fees & Dates, 90 Day Initial Licensing Policy (Updated 7/1/2025)Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationDated July 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Vermont Board of Nursing Administrative RulesVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingDated May 11, 2023Checked November 8, 2026
- Nurse Licensure CompactVermont Office of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 8, 2026
- Registered Nurse application instructionsVermont Office of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- Fast Track EndorsementVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- Nursing: Apply / RenewVermont Office of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- 26 V.S.A. chapter 28 (Nursing)Vermont General AssemblyChecked November 8, 2026
- 8 V.S.A. chapter 131 Insurance Agents and BrokersVermont General AssemblyChecked November 8, 2026
- Plumbing License Applications - All ClassesVermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire SafetyChecked November 7, 2026
- 26 V.S.A. chapter 39 (Plumbers and Plumbing), full chapterVermont General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
- Electrical Application and Instructions - All ClassificationsVermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire SafetyChecked November 7, 2026
- 26 V.S.A. Chapter 15: Electricians and Electrical Installations (full chapter)Vermont General Assembly (Vermont Statutes Online)Checked November 7, 2026
- Vermont Electrical Safety Rules, 2025 Edition (Effective 11/05/2025)Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire SafetyDated November 5, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Private Investigative & Security Services FAQsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- Salesperson & Broker FAQsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
- OPR General FAQsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
- Residential Contractor FAQsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
- OPR Online Services General FAQsVermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026