Fill Out State Application

You can submit the application in two ways:

• Online – Department of Business and Professional Regulation website
• Mail download and print application
• The application fee paid to the state is $83.75
• It will take 4-6 weeks on average for the state to process and approve your application.
• Check the status of your application by clicking here
• You must submit your fingerprints electronically before your application can be approved.

Submit Fingerprints

• Appointments are scheduled with the state testing vendor, Pearson VUE. This can be done online, or by calling (877) 238-8232
• Schedule Fingerprint Appointment Online
• Pearson VUE Testing Locations
• The fingerprinting fee is $57.25

Complete the 63-hour Licensing Course

• Completion slips are issued upon completion of the course.

Pass the State Exam

• Before you can take your state exam, the state must approve your application for licensure. You must bring your completion slip with you to be permitted to test.
• To schedule your exam, contact Pearson VUE, the state testing vendor. They have locations throughout the state. You can make an appointment online, or by calling (888) 204-6289
• Schedule Exam Appointment Online
• Pearson VUE Testing Locations
• The exam fee paid to Pearson VUE is $36.75
• The state exam is a 100 question multiple choice test with a passing score of 75%.
• If you fail the exam, you may retake it as many times as necessary, at a cost of $36.75 each time, as soon as you can make a new appointment.